La Belle, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 652 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -2.5%
 
Males: 304  (46.7%)
Females: 348  (53.3%)
Median resident age:

27.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63447.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,428 (it was $21,477 in 2000)
La Belle:

$33,428
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,575 (it was $12,424 in 2000)

La Belle city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $62,899 (it was $26,700 in 2000)
La Belle:

$62,899
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $70,545; detached houses: $73,212; mobile homes: $55,039

Median gross rent in 2022: $398.

March 2022 cost of living index in La Belle: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 40.0%
(39.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 55.1% for Black residents, 6.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in La Belle, MO (2022)
    • 66985.1%White alone
    • 749.4%Black alone
    • 405.1%Two or more races

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 8 registered sex offenders living in La Belle, Missouri as of May 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in La Belle is 84 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (42.1%), American (25.7%), English (15.3%), Irish (9.0%), Scottish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1892

Elevation: 738 feet

Land area: 0.64 square miles.

Population density: 1,026 people per square mile   (low).

La Belle, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.3%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $882 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $536 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (83.8 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (136.4 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (251.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Knox City, MO (2.3 miles ),
Lewistown, MO (2.4 miles ),
Newark, MO (3.0 miles),
Monticello, MO (3.3 miles),
Ewing, MO (3.6 miles ),
Plevna, MO (3.7 miles),
Edina, MO (3.8 miles ),
Rutledge, MO (4.1 miles)

Latitude: 40.12 N, Longitude: 91.92 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in La Belle, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in La Belle, MO in 2022
La Belle satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in La Belle, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (16.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.8%)
  • Construction (6.4%)
  • Public administration (5.9%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (11.4%)
  • Truck transportation (10.6%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (34.5%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.4%)
  • Gasoline stations (3.5%)
Most common occupations in La Belle, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (15.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (9.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (11.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)

Average climate in La Belle, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

La Belle-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 26% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.3 miles away from the La Belle city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/1973, a category F4 tornado 28.8 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

La Belle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 244% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 244.5 miles away from La Belle center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 244.5 miles away from La Belle center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 233.1 miles away from La Belle center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 373.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 241.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 266.5 miles away from La Belle center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lewis County (25) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 17, Storms: 15, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
La Belle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in La Belle:

  • LA BELLE MANOR CARE CENTER (1002 CENTRAL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Belle:

  • Truman State University (about 36 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 57 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 63 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 70 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Western Illinois University (about 70 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Columbia College (about 84 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 85 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Labelle Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Lewis County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

53.8%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

46 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
51 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in La Belle (2011 data):

  • Town & Country Bank Midwest: at North Estate Between Wood And Pomeroy Streets, branch established on 1945/10/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $22.8 mil, Deposits: $20.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: T & C Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in La Belle:

Marital status in La Belle, MO
  • Never married: 38.0%
  • Now married: 37.1%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 13.8%

For population 25 years and over in La Belle:

  • High school or higher: 85.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Missouri average:

11.1

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - La Belle
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for La Belle, MO (based on Lewis County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant4,21325
Mainline Protestant1,2539
Catholic4403
None4,305-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Lewis County:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lewis County:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Lewis County:

8.97 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
This county:

6.98 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lewis County:

8.7%
State:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.7%
State:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.3%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
La Belle:

47.1%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
La Belle:

42.5%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
La Belle:

30.9
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
La Belle:

16.7%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
La Belle:

9.7%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
La Belle:

6.5
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
La Belle:

34.6%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
La Belle:

52.3%
Missouri:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
La Belle:

83.7%
State:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of La Belle, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$1,406$8,4361$487
Water Supply 1$3,543$42,5160$0
Sewerage 1$3,189$38,2680$0
Other Government Administration 1$250$3,0000$0
Totals for Government 5$8,387$20,1291$487

La Belle government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $32,000 ($49.08)
    Sewerage: $32,000 ($49.08)
    Central Staff Services: $23,000 ($35.28)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($7.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $50,000 ($76.69)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $92,000 ($141.10)

La Belle government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $217,000 ($332.82)
  • Tax - Property: $42,000 ($64.42)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $37,000 ($56.75)
    Public Utilities Sales: $32,000 ($49.08)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $1,000 ($1.53)

La Belle government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,250,000 ($1917.18)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,171,000 ($1796.01)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $79,000 ($121.17)

La Belle government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $802,000 ($1230.06)

Strongest AM radio stations in La Belle:

  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Belle:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around La Belle:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)

La Belle fatal accident list:

Oct 27, 2016 10:35 AM, Sr-6, Lat: 40.119528, Lon: -91.921278, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Sep 1, 1996 00:01 AM, Rtd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 6, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jul 7, 1979 01:35 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Aug 5, 1977 09:25 PM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 21, 1976 12:05 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 21, 1975 12:05 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 40.7mTotal length
  • $1,656,000Total costs
  • 2,486Total average daily traffic
  • 302Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,486Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in La Belle, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 81990-1999
  • 52000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for La Belle, MO

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in La Belle)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KE0KXF, Licensee ID: L02060996, Grant Date: 11/07/2016, Expiration Date: 11/07/2026, Certifier: Thomas M Dolan, Registrant: Thomas M Dolan, La Belle, MO 63447

  • Call Sign: KE0PHV, Licensee ID: L02146830, Grant Date: 11/30/2017, Expiration Date: 11/30/2027, Certifier: Sandra K Bradshaw, Registrant: Sandra K Bradshaw, 411 Lincoln St, La Belle, MO 63447


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5793R, N5793R, N-5793R, Serial Number: 17253462, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 10/09/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 11/14/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Jesse E Rogers, 612 N 4th St, La Belle, MO 63447

Most common first names in La Belle, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1978.8 years
Mary1881.1 years
Robert1774.0 years
William1481.3 years
James1279.5 years
John1181.9 years
Charles876.1 years
Roy777.0 years
Harold778.3 years
Mildred685.5 years
Most common last names in La Belle, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brightwell1280.1 years
Smith1172.3 years
Clay1177.6 years
Wilson1085.1 years
Morrow878.3 years
Menke881.5 years
Mcreynolds783.7 years
Jones781.7 years
Lillard779.9 years
Howard777.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in La Belle, MO
  • 54.9%Utility gas
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 12.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in La Belle, MO
  • 61.2%Electricity
  • 36.5%Utility gas
  • 2.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


La Belle compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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