Signals
Bellefontaine
Norwalk
Opportunity
57 · Top 49%
vs51 · Bottom 39%
Climate
61 · Bottom 19%
vs68 · Bottom 41%
Physical resilience
71 · Top 35%
vs82 · Top 20%
Housing affordability
99 · Top 10%
vs100 · Top 8%
Schools
66 · Top 32%
vs63 · Top 35%
Access
80 · Bottom 23%
vs87 · Bottom 34%
Economic stability
47 · Bottom 27%
vs49 · Bottom 30%
Measured values
| Metric | Bellefontaine | Norwalk | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,807 | 17,095 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $58,806 | $60,844 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $33,063 | $31,816 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 1,363/sq mi | 1,928/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $180,500 | $163,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $857 | $836 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 57.4% | 65.1% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 3.5% | June 2026 |
| Employment change (year over year) | -0.6% | -0.8% | June 2026 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 19.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 18.1% | 16.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 83°F | 82°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 18°F | 22°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 42.6" | 34.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 40 mi | 30 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 22.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 35.6 | 39.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 8 | 6 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 14.89 | 18.17 | 2024-25 school year |
| Math proficiency | 65.0% | 67.4% | 2019-20 school year |
| Reading proficiency | 62.6% | 64.2% | 2019-20 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Bellefontaine
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, tornado.
Norwalk
Elevated or high exposure: strong wind.
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