Belmont town, Wisconsin
Belmont town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Belmont town is a geographic entity located in Lafayette County, Wisconsin. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 827. The land area covers 40.96 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 827 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35.8 yrs | ±10.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 308 | ±49 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 321 | ±50 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 308 | ±49 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $251,000 | ±$32,901 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,103 | ±$59 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,083 | ±$5,103 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,082 | ±$5,615 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.8% | ±14.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 227 | ±148 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.6% | ±1.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 373 | ±72 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86% | ±6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF BELMONT
GUS Population: 814 (2024)
ID: 188037
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 36, BELMONT WI 53510-0036
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GUS Population: 17,306 (2024)
ID: 177067
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN
11165 BURKE RD, DARLINGTON WI 53530-9738
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Belmont | PK-06 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Belmont | 07-12 | Belmont, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Cuba City, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Darlington, WI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Dodgeville, WI | |
| 1 Nearby | 2-7 | DICKEYVILLE, WI | |
| 1 Nearby | 8-13 | KIELER, WI |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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College | 7.4 mi away | 1 University Plaza, Platteville, WI, 53818-3099 |
6083421491
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JOHN TURGESON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.8 mi away | 220 S. MOUND AVE., BELMONT, WI, 53510 |
(608) 762-5137
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Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 1800 Bronson Blvd, Fennimore, WI, 53809-9778 |
6088223262
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PLATTEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 225 W. MAIN ST., PLATTEVILLE, WI, 53818 |
(608) 348-7441
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ALLEN-DIETZMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 220 W. BARBER AVE., LIVINGSTON, WI, 53554 |
(608) 943-6801
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MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.5 mi away | 137 HIGH ST., STE. 2, MINERAL POINT, WI, 53565 |
(608) 987-2447
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COBB PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 109 S. MIFFLIN ST., COBB, WI, 53526 |
(608) 623-2554
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CUBA CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.0 mi away | 108 N. MAIN ST., CUBA CITY, WI, 53807 |
(608) 744-2613
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MONTFORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.2 mi away | 102 E. PARK ST., MONTFORT, WI, 53569 |
(608) 943-6265
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JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.4 mi away | 131 E. CATHERINE ST., DARLINGTON, WI, 53530 |
(608) 776-4171
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PLATTEVILLE, WI US, located 5.9 miles from Belmont town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7° | 9.9° | 17.8° | 1.22" | 11.0" |
| February | 30.8° | 13.7° | 22.3° | 1.47" | 9.8" |
| March | 43.3° | 24.8° | 34.1° | 2.09" | 6.1" |
| April | 57.1° | 35.4° | 46.3° | 3.95" | 1.6" |
| May | 68.7° | 47.1° | 57.9° | 4.65" | 0.1" |
| June | 78.2° | 58.3° | 68.2° | 5.97" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.8° | 61.8° | 71.8° | 5.29" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.1° | 59.8° | 70.0° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.2° | 51.2° | 62.2° | 4.25" | 0.0" |
| October | 60.3° | 39.1° | 49.7° | 2.82" | 0.4" |
| November | 44.6° | 28.0° | 36.3° | 2.25" | 1.9" |
| December | 31.6° | 16.7° | 24.2° | 1.79" | 11.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont village | Village | 3.8 mi | — |
| Rewey village | Village | 4.1 mi | — |
| Platteville city | City | 6.8 mi | — |
| Livingston village | Village | 8.5 mi | — |
| Linden village | Village | 10.0 mi | — |
| Mineral Point city | City | 10.5 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 5506506450. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.