Bellefontaine, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
14,051 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,296 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$163,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$515 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan County
1
Bellefontaine Urban Area
1
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Logan County
3
Bellefontaine Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 31% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OH State Senate District 12, OH State House District 85, OH
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Schools

Bellefontaine Intermediate School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Calvary Christian School
1 miles, NE • 5 star
Bellefontaine High School
1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Urbana University
18 miles, S • 1.9 star
Upper Valley Career Center
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Edison State Community College
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mary Rutan Hospital
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mercy Health-Urbana Hospital
18 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hardin Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Wilson Memorial Hospital
22 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
58 miles, SE • 1 star
Toledo Express Airport
85 miles, N • 1 star
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