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Belmond, IA
City in Wright County, Iowa.
Population
2,694
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
951
ZIP codes
0
Belmond and its ZIP codes
Belmond at a glance
- Belmond is about 17 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 134th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $56,528 a year, 25% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,100 (38% below Iowa) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for Belmond, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belmond, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,528
Poverty rate
19.8%
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
29.9%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,016), Mexican Americans (503), Norwegian Americans (320).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wright County. PPP loans are for Belmond.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,116
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,026
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$92.9M
FY 2026, $7,179 per person
How people get to work
Belmond, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belmond, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
530
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 6°F
34.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belmond, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Belmond
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GoodellCity | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| AlexanderCity | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| RowanCity | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| MeserveyCity | 8.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ClarionCity | 10 mi | 3.4 |
| GaltCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| KanawhaCity | 11 mi | 2 |
| KlemmeCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ThorntonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| LatimerCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| DowsCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CoulterCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| SwaledaleCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| GoldfieldCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| GarnerCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| DuncanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belmond, IA in?
- Belmond is in Wright County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Belmond, IA?
- About 2,694 people live in Belmond, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belmond?
- Nearby places include Goodell (5.3 mi), Alexander (7.2 mi), Rowan (7.8 mi), Meservey (8.4 mi), Clarion (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023