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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,143/sq mi
Coordinates40.1170°N, 91.9127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.4"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 69 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

350 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 11 fatalities, 145 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 78 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 53 km 1
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 61 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 62 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 37 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1967 EF3 67 km 2
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 79 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.3 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

La Belle has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (1.3").

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