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La Belle, MO
City in Lewis County, Missouri.
Population
775
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,140
ZIP codes
0
La Belle and its ZIP codes
La Belle at a glance
- La Belle is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $36,688 a year, 48% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,400 (66% below Missouri) and median rent is $400 a month.
Local data for La Belle, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Belle, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,688
Poverty rate
42.2%
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$400/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
6.9%
Median age
27.9
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (39), Scottish Americans (12).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lewis County. PPP loans are for La Belle.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,672
2,354 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,049
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$63.2M
FY 2026, $6,295 per person
How people get to work
La Belle, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Belle, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
369
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
27
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Belle, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
24.2%
U.S. 12.8% +11.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near La Belle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Knox CityCity | 5.4 mi | 0.2 |
| LewistownTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| NewarkVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MonticelloVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| EwingCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PlevnaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| EdinaCity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| RutledgeTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| NoveltyVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BethelVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| South GorinTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| BaringCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| WyacondaCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| CantonCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| HurdlandCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Belle, MO in?
- La Belle is in Lewis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of La Belle, MO?
- About 775 people live in La Belle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Belle?
- Nearby places include Knox City (5.4 mi), Lewistown (5.8 mi), Newark (9 mi), Williamstown (10 mi), Monticello (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023