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La Belle, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
777 Population 1,143/sq mi density
$35,074 Median Income $13,053 per capita
$81,500 Home Value $233,533 Zillow
$525 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 268 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher

La Belle, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,074
53% below
$13,053 per capita
Home Value
$81,500
71% below
Zillow: $233,533
Median Rent
$525/mo
55% below
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,220/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
87% below
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
31.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
268 sunny days/yr

How La Belle Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
29%
Rent
45%
Poverty
252%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Belle a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Belle residents earn a median household income of $35,074 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,053. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Belle is $81,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,533. Median rent is $525/month, with 29.5% 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 1958.

Safety & Crime

La Belle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,220/100K.

Education

4.4% of adults in La Belle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Belle has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population777
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density1,143/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

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

Housing

A+
Home Value$81,500
Rent$525
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$233,533
Housing Units314
Rent Burden29.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,220/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease7.4%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days268/yr
Rain37.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation735 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband56.6%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in La Belle was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (33 miles).
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.