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Belle, MO
City in Maries County, Missouri.
Population
1,246
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
933
ZIP codes
0
Belle and its ZIP codes
Belle at a glance
- Belle is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,192 a year, 22% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,000 (34% below Missouri) and median rent is $524 a month.
Local data for Belle, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Belle, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,192
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$524/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (205), Irish Americans (71), Scottish Americans (32).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Maries County. PPP loans are for Belle.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,359
1,398 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$59.2M
FY 2026, $7,026 per person
How people get to work
Belle, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Belle, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Belle, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
22.3%
U.S. 12.8% +9.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Belle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BlandCity | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FreeburgVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| OwensvilleCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| ViennaCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| LinnCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| ArgyleTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| RosebudCity | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WestphaliaCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Indian LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| St. JamesCity | 21 mi | 4.2 |
| GeraldCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| CubaCity | 23 mi | 3.2 |
| TaosCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| RollaCity | 23 mi | 12.1 |
| MetaCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| DoolittleCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Belle, MO in?
- Belle is in Maries County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Belle, MO?
- About 1,246 people live in Belle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Belle?
- Nearby places include Bland (4.6 mi), Freeburg (11 mi), Owensville (13 mi), Vienna (14 mi), Linn (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023