At a Glance
Median Income
$49,385
$27,597 per capita
Home Value
$139,300
Zillow: $285,228
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
64.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
21.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.2% smoking rate
How LaBelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows LaBelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is LaBelle a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
LaBelle residents earn a median household income of $49,385 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,597. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,055 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in LaBelle is $139,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,228. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 42.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
14.2% of adults in LaBelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
64.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
LaBelle has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,042
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$49,385
Per Capita$27,597
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty21.4%
County GDP$1,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,300
Rent$1,375
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$285,228
Housing Units1,863
Rent Burden42.6%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain56.7 in/yr
Elevation22 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+64.6%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband81.3%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in LaBelle was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Immokalee Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.