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Bel-Ridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,714 Population 3,525/sq mi density
$39,878 Median Income $19,050 per capita
$88,900 Home Value $74,330 Zillow
$945 Median Rent 37.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,542 Violent Crime/100K 4,222 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,878 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,900 home value, $945/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,542 violent crimes/100K (306% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bel-Ridge, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,878
47% below
$19,050 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
68% below
Zillow: $74,330
Median Rent
$945/mo
19% below
37.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,542/100K
306% above
4,222/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.0%
150% above
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
42% above
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bel-Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bel-Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
32%
Rent
81%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
250%
Crime
406%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bel-Ridge a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bel-Ridge residents earn a median household income of $39,878 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,050. The unemployment rate stands at 9.0% (150% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bel-Ridge is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $74,330. Median rent is $945/month, with 37.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Bel-Ridge reports 1,542 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 306% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,222/100K. The murder rate is 36.7/100K.

Education

9.7% of adults in Bel-Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bel-Ridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,714
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density3,525/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$39,878
Per Capita$19,050
Unemployment9.0%
Poverty9.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$945
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$74,330
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden37.9%

Crime

F
Violent1,542/100K
Property4,222/100K
Murder36.7/100K
Assault1,101/100K
Burglary1,872/100K

Health

Obesity45.7%
Diabetes18.1%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation614 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.2%
EV Stations4

Did You Know?

Bel-Ridge was founded in 1947.
The median home in Bel-Ridge was built in 1957.
10.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (4 miles).
15.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.