La Belle, MO

Missouri

La Belle is a small town in Missouri with a population of 777. Residents earn $35,074 per year, which is 53% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
777 Population 1,143/sq mi density
$35,074 Median Income $13,053 per capita
$81,500 Home Value
$525 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$35,074 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,500 home value, $525/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $35,074
53% lower than US avg
Home Value $81,500
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.4%
87% lower than US avg
Median Rent $525
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.8%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 31.2%
152% higher than US avg

How La Belle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population777
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,074
Per Capita$13,053
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty31.2%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,500
Rent$525
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units314
Rent Burden29.5%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Uninsured12.4%
Smoking25.3%
Depression28.0%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation735 ft (224 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband56.6%

Is La Belle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Belle receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. La Belle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Belle is $35,074, 53% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. The poverty rate of 31.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Belle is $81,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $525 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

La Belle has a population of 777 with a density of 1,143 people per square mile. The median age is 31.2 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

777
Total Population
1,143
People / sq mi
31.2yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

La Belle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Belle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Belle is $35,074, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: La Belle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$35,074
53% below US avg
Per Capita Income$13,053

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate31.2%
152% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in La Belle is $81,500, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $525 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$81,500
71% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$525
55% below US avg
Rent Burden29.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.1%
Housing Units314
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

In La Belle, 41.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.4% of residents lack health insurance. 25.3% are current smokers. 28.0% report depression. 37.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: La Belle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.8%
30% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease7.4%
High Blood Pressure37.2%
Asthma11.9%
COPD11.1%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.3%
81% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity37.8%
Depression28.0%
Mental Distress22.2%
Physical Distress17.9%
Short Sleep43.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.5%
Uninsured12.4%
44% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits51.3%

Food & Exercise

4.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 56.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.4%
87% below US avg
High School+80.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,143/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.6%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Nearby Cities

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