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Bellefontaine, OH


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Bellefontaine, Ohio

Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan county, is 30 miles N of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city has a population of 13,069.

The People and Families of Bellefontaine

In Bellefontaine, about 52% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Bellefontaine is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellefontaine had a median family income of $42,126.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bellefontaine ($8,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bellefontaine Housing

About 58% of housing units in Bellefontaine are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Bellefontaine, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bellefontaine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Bellefontaine Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Bellefontaine Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bellefontaine, OH

Comparing Bellefontaine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Racial Diversity59
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income44
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Affordability of Property Taxes76
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents75
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime11

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