Living in La Belle, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of La Belle · Census data 2020–2024
La Belle has 775 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $36,688 (48% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $79,400, the median rent is $400/month.
La Belle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
La Belle at a glance
- Population
- 775
- Median age
- 27.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,688State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $79,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $400/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is La Belle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in La Belle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In La Belle the median home value is $79,400, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $400 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $750 a month in housing costs.
La Belle median household income
The median household income in La Belle is $36,688 and the income per person is $13,820. 42.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in La Belle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 279
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 32.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 3.85
32.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that La Belle has many vacation and second homes.
La Belle demographics
- Population
- 775
- Median age
- 27.9
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 189
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of La Belle ›
Education in La Belle
6.9% of adults 25 and older in La Belle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in La Belle
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 55.6%
La Belle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Belle | 775 | $36,688 | $79,400 | $400 |
| Knox City | 103 | $43,750 | $86,100 | $656 |
| Lewistown | 343 | $45,833 | $79,000 | $675 |
| Monticello | 233 | $93,125 | $112,500 | $1,050 |
| Ewing | 542 | $57,083 | $104,200 | $917 |
| Edina | 1,250 | $42,396 | $85,600 | $655 |
| Rutledge | 112 | $53,750 | $42,500 | — |
| Bethel | 126 | $65,938 | $63,800 | $392 |
| Wyaconda | 195 | $50,667 | $65,400 | $483 |
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What is the median household income in La Belle, MO?
The median household income in La Belle is $36,688, 48% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in La Belle?
The median home value in La Belle is $79,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in La Belle?
The median gross rent in La Belle is $400 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is La Belle, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 42.2%.
What is the median age in La Belle?
The median age in La Belle is 27.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in La Belle?
The average commute to work in La Belle is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in La Belle?
The unemployment rate in La Belle is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is La Belle?
6.9% of adults in La Belle have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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