La Monte, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
978 Population 897/sq mi density
$63,021 Median Income $30,350 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $222,274 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,021 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $663/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

La Monte, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,021
16% below
$30,350 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
63% below
Zillow: $222,274
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How La Monte Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
37%
Rent
57%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Monte a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

La Monte residents earn a median household income of $63,021 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,350. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in La Monte is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,274. Median rent is $663/month, with 22.2% 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 1966.

Education

11.9% of adults in La Monte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 73.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

La Monte has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population978
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born21.1%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,021
Per Capita$30,350
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$663
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$222,274
Housing Units415
Rent Burden22.2%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation860 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+73.1%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.9%
EV Stations3

Did You Know?

The median home in La Monte was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (14 miles).
17.6% of the population has a disability.
21.1% of residents are foreign-born.