What are the schools like in Belle, MO?

Belle is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-II. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Belle?

The median household income in Belle, MO is $48,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Belle, MO?

Belle has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Belle, MO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Belle, MO affordable or expensive?

Belle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Belle is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,800 and the median rent is $613 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Belle, MO?

Belle has a violent crime rate of 299.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1598.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Belle, MO a Good Place to Live?

Belle is a small town of 1,249 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,333 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Belle stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Belle is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Belle city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.9

Belle's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Belle costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Belle, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$613	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	47.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Belle's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.0 /100k

Property Crime

1598.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Belle is served primarily by MARIES CO. R-II. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Belle, MO	National Avg
School District	MARIES CO. R-II	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Belle sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 43.0 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Belle, MO
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	43.0"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Belle, MO	National Avg
Population	1,249	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bland, MO 5 mi Freeburg, MO 11 mi Owensville, MO 13 mi Vienna, MO 14 mi Linn, MO 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Belle

Belle, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

65013

Belle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Belle, MO affordable or expensive?

Belle's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Belle roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $132,800 and median rent is $613/month.

What is the crime rate in Belle, MO?

Belle's violent crime rate is 299.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1598.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Belle?

Public schools in Belle are operated by MARIES CO. R-II. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Belle, MO a good place to live?

Belle, MO has a population of 1,249, a median household income of $48,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Belle?

Belle averages 40.8°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.0 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Belle?

Belle, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65013.

What is the population of Belle?

The population of Belle, Missouri is 1,249 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Belle?

Key numbers for living in Belle: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $132,800, median household income $48,333, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Belle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.