Near National AverageSafer than AverageMonroe SD 1J
Median Income
N/A
household / year
Median Home Value
$569,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
N/A
gross / month
Cost of Living
106
national avg = 100
Is Bellfountain, OR a Good Place to Live?
Bellfountain is a small town of 43 in Oregon, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is
6% above the national average.
Strengths:
Bellfountain stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bellfountain is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bellfountain city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 106.4
Bellfountain's overall cost of living index is 106.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bellfountain costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.
Metric
Bellfountain, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$569,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bellfountain's violent crime rate is 152.6 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
152.6 /100k
Property Crime
1900.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bellfountain is served primarily by Monroe SD 1J.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bellfountain, OR
National Avg
School District
Monroe SD 1J
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bellfountain sees average highs of 47.2°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 54.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.3 inches of snow per year.
Bellfountain's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Bellfountain roughly 6% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $569,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Bellfountain's violent crime rate is 152.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1900.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bellfountain are operated by Monroe SD 1J.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 23.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bellfountain, OR has a population of 43, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bellfountain averages 47.2°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.0 inches
with about 5.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bellfountain, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97456.
The population of Bellfountain, Oregon is 43 with a median age of 67.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bellfountain: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $569,400, median household income N/A, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellfountain side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.