Bellflower, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
313 Population 559/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $17,273 per capita
$56,300 Home Value $327,974 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 40.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 20.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,300 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellflower, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$17,273 per capita
Home Value
$56,300
80% below
Zillow: $327,974
Median Rent
$919/mo
21% below
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
76.4% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
456% above
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Bellflower Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
20%
Rent
79%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
556%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellflower 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

Bellflower residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,273. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellflower is $56,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $327,974. Median rent is $919/month, with 40.0% 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 1972.

Education

3.3% of adults in Bellflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 76.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellflower has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population313
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density559/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$17,273
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty33.8%

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,300
Rent$919
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$327,974
Housing Units150
Rent Burden40.0%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation764 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+76.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute39 min
Broadband87.9%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellflower was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Columbia Regional (48 miles).
33.2% of the population has a disability.