Belton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Belton, MO
At a Glance
How Belton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Belton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Belton residents earn a median household income of $70,525 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,838. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belton is $185,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,813. Median rent is $1,235/month, with 28.3% 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 1985.
Safety & Crime
Belton reports 338 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,907/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Belton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.