Belfield, ND

Belfield, North Dakota

Belfield, North Dakota, in Stark county, is 113 miles W of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 495 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is home to some 866 residents.

The People and Families of Belfield

In Belfield, about 59% of adults are married.

The people of Belfield are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belfield had a median family income of $31,167.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($250) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Belfield. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Belfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Belfield was owner-occupied. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Belfield, 90% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Belfield it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Belfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Dakota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%

Comparative Profile of Belfield, ND

Comparing Belfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Dakota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Belfield Almanac

Belfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Belfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Belfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Belfield High Schools (2004)

BELFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
302 NE 3RD
701-575-4275
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 150 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Belfield Colleges

(List of All North Dakota Colleges)

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