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Bell City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
554
Population
1,007/sq mi density
$31,058
Median Income
$18,944 per capita
$50,000
Home Value
$142,547 Zillow
$367
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
250 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$31,058 median income, 17.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $367/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$50,000
82% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$367/mo
68% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
238
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$50,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,547
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.2%
Owner-Occupied
43.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$367/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
56.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $50,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,547 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $367 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 238 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |