City safety & data profile

BellefontaineOH

Bellefontaine, OH is a 13K-resident city in Logan County with a median household income of $58,806.

Logan County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bellefontaine, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bellefontaine has a population larger than 18% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $180,500, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

13K
Population
Top 82%
By size
$58,806
Median income
$180,500
Median home
18.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Bellefontaine

Bellefontaine posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Bellefontaine area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Bellefontaine

Where Bellefontaine income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,806 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bellefontaine, OH beyond the headline numbers

Bellefontaine sits inside Logan County, Ohio, at roughly 40.36°N, -83.76°W. Population 13,117, $58,806 median household income. Median home value $180,500, median rent $857. Poverty rate 18.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bellefontaine's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41%, then short sleep duration at 38.3%. 1 hospital in/around Bellefontaine, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bellefontaine from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
13,117
Bellefontaine
Median Income
$58,806
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$180,500
-21% vs avg
Median Age
35.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Logan County) - Bellefontaine's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
46K+1%
Median Income
$71,551+51%
Median Home Value
$203,200+71%
Poverty Rate
11.1%-30%
Unemployment
4.1%-62%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bellefontaine, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$857/mo
Poverty Rate
18.1% +27% vs avg
Unemployment 5.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.8%
Work From Home 5%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 84.9%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41%
Short Sleep Duration
38.3%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Physical Inactivity
31.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.1%
Current Smoking
19.6%
Binge Drinking
16.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.7%
Diabetes
13.9%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 56.2%
Annual Checkup 78.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.6%
Stroke
3.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MARY RUTAN HOSPITAL
BELLEFONTAINE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bellefontaine, OH? ▼
Bellefontaine, OH has a population of 13,117 people, located in Logan County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Bellefontaine? ▼
The median household income in Bellefontaine, OH is $58,806 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
What is the median home value in Bellefontaine? ▼
The median home value in Bellefontaine, OH is $180,500. Median rent is $857/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bellefontaine? ▼
The top health indicators in Bellefontaine include Obesity (41%), Short Sleep Duration (38.3%), High Blood Pressure (37.7%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bellefontaine? ▼
Bellefontaine has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bellefontaine? ▼
The median age in Bellefontaine, OH is 35.6 years. 15.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bellefontaine, OH is located in Logan County, Ohio. With a population of 13K and a $58,806 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bellefontaine area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Bellefontaine's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Logan County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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