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La Monte, MO
City in Pettis County, Missouri.
Population
1,126
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
La Monte and its ZIP codes
La Monte at a glance
- La Monte is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,648, 7% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,900 (52% below Missouri) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for La Monte, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Monte, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,648
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$110,900
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
8.6%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (444), German Americans (106), Irish Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pettis County. PPP loans are for La Monte.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,233
19,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,930
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$266M
FY 2026, $6,183 per person
How people get to work
La Monte, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled28.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Monte, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
448
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
37
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 19°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Monte, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities near La Monte
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Knob NosterCity | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Whiteman AFBCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 6.7 |
| HughesvilleVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| HoustoniaCity | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Green RidgeCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| SedaliaCity | 11 mi | 15 |
| Sweet SpringsCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| EmmaCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WarrensburgCity | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| ConcordiaCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| WindsorCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| SmithtonCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| IoniaTown | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| LeetonCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| AullvilleVillage | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| CenterviewCity | 23 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Monte, MO in?
- La Monte is in Pettis County, Missouri.
- What is the population of La Monte, MO?
- About 1,126 people live in La Monte, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Monte?
- Nearby places include Knob Noster (7.3 mi), Whiteman AFB (8.1 mi), Hughesville (8.2 mi), Houstonia (9.4 mi), Green Ridge (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023