City

La Belle, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Missouri

👥1,081Population
💰$36,602Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂32.5Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1%Black: 2.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.0%
Black2.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
19%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.38
Below Poverty41.0% ▲ 310% above avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (4.1%)
HS Graduate289 (53.2%)
Some College96 (17.7%)
Associates49 (9%)
Bachelors37 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree50 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 53.2%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad53.2%
Some College17.7%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.6%Renter: 27.4%Tenure
Owner72.6%
Renter27.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
34%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,602 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$575/mo
Total Housing Units461
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About La Belle, MO

La Belle is a city in Missouri, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,081 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.5 years.

Economically, La Belle is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,602 is well below the national average. Approximately 41.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in La Belle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $575 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of La Belle is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.65%).

La Belle, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in La Belle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
63447 1,081 $36,602 $85,000 $575 3.7% 16.0% 72.6%