Belfonte, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
195 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
39.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$195,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$582 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sequoyah County
5
Fort Smith Metro Area
5
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sequoyah County
5
Fort Smith Metro Area
6
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 2 38
Feb 2 1 42
Mar 4 1 51
Apr 4 0 60
May 5 0 68
Jun 5 0 76
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 1 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Schools

Belfonte Public School
2 miles, NE 2.3 star
Liberty Public School
5 miles, S 1.4 star
Roland Hs
9 miles, S 2.8 star
Roland Es
9 miles, S 1.9 star

Colleges

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
15 miles, S 1.4 star

Hospitals

Baptist Health-Fort Smith
14 miles, S 1.4 star
Baptist Health Van Buren
14 miles, SE 3.2 star
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
17 miles, S 4.1 star

Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
18 miles, S 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
53 miles, NE 1.9 star
Tulsa International Airport
88 miles, NW 2.3 star
Joplin Regional Airport
111 miles, NE 1 star