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23% of residents live below the poverty line in Belmont, above both Wisconsin’s towns (6.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 9 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of children under 18 than Belmont. First Capitol is on the National Register of Historic Places. Belmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Belmont beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 410 in 1880, 989 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1980 and 3 maps from 1902 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Belmont, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Belmont.
Since 2013, Belmont has lost 41 jobs, to 54 in 2023. The median commute is under 17 miles. 8.1% of workers do their job from home here. The top destinations are Platteville (17%), Belmont (10%) and Dubuque (7%).
| Belmont | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 8.1% | 12% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Just over two fifths of Belmont’s expected losses from natural hazards come from cold waves, followed by inland flooding at 28%. FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in the town than in 71% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Belmont, 10% of adults have diabetes. Among adults in the town, 31% have high blood pressure and 76% had a checkup this year.
| Belmont | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Belmont | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults getting cholesterol checked | 82.1% | 85.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Count the trails in 4 parks and preserves and they come to 15 miles. Belmont Mound State Park, at 144 acres with 2 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Belmont | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Belmont Mound State Park | 2 mi | 144 |
| 2. Platte Mound Park | 0.8 mi | 94 |
| 3. Belmont Prairie State Natural Area | — | 57 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
1 within 15 miles of the center of Belmont
About 2 of every 100 Belmont residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Belmont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Belmont is a village in Lafayette County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 989 at the 2020 census. It was the original capital of the Wisconsin Territory during the first legislative assembly in 1836.
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Belmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.