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La Monte, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
978 Population 897/sq mi density
$63,021 Median Income $30,350 per capita
$104,800 Home Value $207,877 Zillow
$663 Median Rent 22.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 263 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,021 median income, 2.8% 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: $207,877
Median Rent
$663/mo
43% below
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
73.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
263 sunny days/yr

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
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is La Monte a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 2.8% (22% below 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 $207,877. 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.

Safety & Crime

La Monte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 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 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population978
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density897/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,021
Per Capita$30,350
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty5.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$663
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$207,877
Housing Units415
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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).
15.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.