Belle, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,476 Population 1,101/sq mi density
$55,341 Median Income $28,014 per capita
$141,100 Home Value $218,769 Zillow
$511 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,341 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,100 home value, $511/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Belle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 10.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,033 ft (315 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,101/sq mi
Coordinates38.2857°N, 91.7225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportWaynesville-St Robert Regional Forney Field (TBN)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above US avg
Snowfall 10.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 23, 2025.

Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 75 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 100 km
Aug 27, 1993 5 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M3.3 114 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 89 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 146 km
May 18, 2006 9 km SSE of De Soto, Missouri M2.9 108 km
Jul 8, 2003 1 km N of Leasburg, Missouri M2.9 42 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 135 km
Apr 29, 2022 1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri M2.8 110 km
May 5, 2008 3 km SSE of Fenton, Missouri M2.8 116 km
Jul 31, 1995 8 km SSW of Caledonia, Missouri M2.8 104 km
Jul 15, 1990 7 km SW of Potosi, Missouri M2.7 89 km
Nov 12, 1996 15 km SSE of Olympian Village, Missouri M2.7 120 km
Sep 5, 2015 5 km SE of High Ridge, Missouri M2.7 109 km
Feb 14, 2019 11 km WSW of Mountain View, Missouri M2.6 149 km
Nov 25, 2013 8 km NE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 113 km
Sep 20, 1997 6 km NE of Ellington, Missouri M2.6 132 km
Feb 3, 2014 18 km NW of Potosi, Missouri M2.6 73 km
Mar 7, 2009 7 km S of Miramiguoa Park, Missouri M2.6 58 km
Jun 6, 2017 8 km ENE of Bonne Terre, Missouri M2.6 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

385 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 66 km 2
Dec 21, 1967 EF4 85 km 3
Feb 24, 1956 EF4 72 km 6
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 79 km 1
May 22, 2019 EF3 78 km 0
May 31, 2013 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 78 km 0
Dec 31, 2010 EF3 39 km 2
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 50 km 0
Jan 7, 2008 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 1, 1999 EF3 32 km 0
Nov 10, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 91 km 0
May 1, 1983 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 97 km 0
Dec 8, 1966 EF3 96 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINNINGHAW (4,792 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 MINNINGHAW 4,792 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 4,602 98 km
2023 ELM SPRINGS RX 4,378 56 km
2022 SMITH MILL HOLLOW 3,978 73 km
2023 CANNON RANGE RX 3,870 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,665 98 km
2021 KAINTUCK 3,325 52 km
2005 UNNAMED 3,252 100 km
2021 COUNCIL BLUFF 3,035 94 km
2022 LITTLE CREEK 3,004 100 km
2021 HODGE HOLLOW 2,922 95 km
2024 COUNCIL BLUFF WEST RX 2,846 94 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,831 53 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,751 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,688 68 km
2010 COUNCIL BLUFF LAKE 2,651 94 km
2022 MINNINGHAW 2,516 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,512 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,409 98 km
2024 KAINTUCK SOUTH RX 2,387 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 2.3 in

Belle has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 32°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.1").

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