The Town FilesBelfield, North Dakota
City in Stark County · population 996 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,000
- Household income
- $45,938
- Jan low / Jul high
- 9° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 41.8
Belfield is a city of 996 people in Stark County, North Dakota. The median home is worth $192,000, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). It ranks easier by car than 84% of North Dakota towns.
How Belfield ranks
Percentile among North Dakota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Dakota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Belfield is worth $192,000, above the typical North Dakota town ($167,950). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $45,938, which is more affordable than 1% of North Dakota towns. Median rent is $716 a month. 79.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Belfield | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,000 | $167,950 |
| Median rent | $716 | $775 |
| Median household income | $45,938 | $68,195 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 79.2% | 68.6% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1973 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Belfield
| People | Belfield | Typical North Dakota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 | 39.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 23.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 10.6% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 5.5% |
| Average commute | 28.6 min | 16.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.2% | 87.3% |
Weather in Belfield
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 8.7°F. About 17.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.1 inches of snow (typical North Dakota town: 44.3 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belfield since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical North Dakota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 4, 1976 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 2, 2026.
Severe weather in Stark County since 1996
Stark County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, snowstorm, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2020 | Biological | DR-4509: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3477: Covid-19 |
| July 12, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4128: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| February 26, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1879: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 24, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1829: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Stark County
Stark County had 19,526 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,320 a year. Unemployment was 1.5% in 2023; in Belfield itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Belfield
2 public schools with 281 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BELFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 153 | 12.8 |
| BELFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 128 | 14.2 |
Towns near Belfield
- Dickinson, ND18.9 mi · 25,679 people · home $263,700
- New England, ND28.5 mi · 683 people · home $154,200
Belfield questions
Is Belfield, North Dakota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Belfield scores better for retirees than 18% of North Dakota towns and quieter than 41%. 25.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.8).
How much does a house cost in Belfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Belfield is valued at $192,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,938, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $716 a month.
What is the weather like in Belfield?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 8.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 17.4 inches of precipitation a year and 30.1 inches of snow.
Does Belfield get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Belfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 4, 1976. The typical North Dakota town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)