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Belle, MO


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Belle, Missouri

Belle, Missouri is 56 miles SE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 81 miles W of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Maries county. The population of the city is 1,344.

The People and Families of Belle

In Belle, about 49% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Belle. Adults in the city are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in Belle.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Belle had a median family income of $35,982.

Political Inclinations

Among Belle political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $25. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Belle Housing

Of the housing in Belle, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Belle, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Belle strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Belle Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Belle, MO

Comparing Belle to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men34
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home33
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Affordability of Rents87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Housing Recently Built65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime11
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