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Belton, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
24,618 Population 1,708/sq mi density
$70,525 Median Income $35,838 per capita
$185,400 Home Value $264,603 Zillow
$1,235 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
283 Violent Crime/100K 3,086 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,525 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $1,235/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Belton, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,525
6% below
$35,838 per capita
Home Value
$185,400
34% below
Zillow: $264,603
Median Rent
$1,235/mo
6% above
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
25% below
3,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
263 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
94%
Home Value
66%
Rent
106%
Poverty
72%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Belton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 3.7% (3% 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 $264,603. 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 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,086/100K. The murder rate is 12.7/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population24,618
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,708/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,525
Per Capita$35,838
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty8.9%

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,400
Rent$1,235
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$264,603
Housing Units10,284
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent283/100K
Property3,086/100K
Murder12.7/100K
Assault131/100K
Burglary254/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,109 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.5%
EV Stations8

Did You Know?

Belton was founded in 1871.
The median home in Belton was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (35 miles).
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.