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Belfield, ND
City in Stark County, North Dakota.
Population
685
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
409
ZIP codes
0
Belfield and its ZIP codes
Belfield at a glance
- Belfield is about 36 times as dense as North Dakota as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,938, 40% below the North Dakota median of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,000 (23% below North Dakota) and median rent is $716 a month.
Local data for Belfield, ND
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belfield, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,938
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$192,000
Median rent
$716/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (382), Irish Americans (98), Norwegian Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Belfield.
Unemployment rate
2.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,896
19,567 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,173
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$195M
FY 2026, $5,801 per person
How people get to work
Belfield, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home8.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belfield, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
83
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 9°F
17.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belfield, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Belfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| South HeartCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| MedoraCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DickinsonCity | 20 mi | 13.2 |
| New EnglandCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| AmidonCity | 29 mi | 0.6 |
| GladstoneCity | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belfield, ND in?
- Belfield is in Stark County, North Dakota.
- What is the population of Belfield, ND?
- About 685 people live in Belfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belfield?
- Nearby places include South Heart (10 mi), Medora (15 mi), Dickinson (20 mi), New England (29 mi), Amidon (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023