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Bellefonte’s story
Bellefonte in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
BellefonteAR
A town of 428.
Population
428
residents
Median home value
$188K
Census ACS
Household income
$46K
median
Median age
43.3
years
Jobs based here
76
A commuter town
Small town
428 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bellefonte. Another town gets a different order.
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Bellefonte
Most working residents leave Bellefonte for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Harrison (44%), Fayetteville (4%) and Green Forest (3%). Half commute less than 7 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Bellefonte1%
Harrison44%
Fayetteville4%
Green Forest3%
Bentonville3%
7 mi
median commute distance
76
jobs based in Bellefonte
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Bellefonte has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter28–49°
Spring46–69°
Summer65–87°
Fall47–70°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 3
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Bellefonte is
Bellefonte beats the Arkansas average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
32 measures vs. Arkansas
6 better24 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Bellefonte | AR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.9% | 18.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.2% |
North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
4.2 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Bellefonte for work
Where Bellefonte’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
76jobs based in Bellefonte
1%of working residents work in town
7 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Bellefonte
Town in Arkansas, United States
Bellefonte is a town in Boone County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 411 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Harrison Micropolitan Statistical Area. Bellefonte gained national attention in 2013 when the city's mayor, James Wiggs, was recognized as the oldest active mayor in the United States at 90 years of age.
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- Population
- 411
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft