La Monte is a small town of 1,029 in Missouri, with a median household income of $60,474
and a 2.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
La Monte 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 La Monte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All La Monte 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: 87.7
La Monte's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in La Monte costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
La Monte, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$646
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,474
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
La Monte's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents
— 20% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
304.7 /100k
Property Crime
1445.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
La Monte is served primarily by LA MONTE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
La Monte, MO
National Avg
School District
LA MONTE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
La Monte sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 86.8°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.1 inches of snow per year.
La Monte's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes La Monte roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,200 and median rent is $646/month.
La Monte's violent crime rate is 304.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1445.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in La Monte are operated by LA MONTE R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
La Monte, MO has a population of 1,029, a median household income of $60,474, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
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.
La Monte averages 38.2°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 13.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
La Monte, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65337.
The population of La Monte, Missouri is 1,029 with a median age of 29.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in La Monte: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,200, median household income $60,474, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare La Monte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.