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Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bellefontaine Neighbors - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

10,562
Residents
$48,354
Median income
$92,500
Median home
$1,218
Median rent (state)

Bellefontaine Neighbors - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Bellefontaine Neighbors places in the 17th percentile for household income and the 9th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

17th
percentile, household income
7th
percentile, home value
38th
percentile, median rent
9th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO

10,562 people live in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Bellefontaine Neighbors households earn a median of $48,354 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 25.7%. Bellefontaine Neighbors's housing stock carries a median value of $92,500, and the median resident age is 44.2 years. About 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 45.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). Bellefontaine Neighbors's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 3692.8 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in Missouri run below the national norm: the state registers 90.8 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,218 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Missouri run around $219, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 98.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

10,562 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Missouri

Median Household Income

$48,354 /yr

Poverty 25.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

90.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Missouri average

How does Bellefontaine Neighbors compare to other US cities?

Bellefontaine Neighbors measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 17% higher than other cities
Home value 7% pricier than other cities
Median rent 38% pricier than other cities
Safety 9% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Missouri and the picture shifts: Bellefontaine Neighbors ranks #196 of 234 Missouri cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Bellefontaine Neighbors against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Missouri only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Missouri-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Bellefontaine Neighbors toward the top of Missouri's cities

Among the 875 Missouri cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Bellefontaine Neighbors ranks #102 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Bellefontaine Neighbors only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#529 of 842
37th percentile in Missouri
Median Gross Rent
#108 of 875
69th percentile in Missouri
Median Home Value
#565 of 833
32nd percentile in Missouri
Poverty Rate
#102 of 875
88th percentile in Missouri
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#336 of 875
61st percentile in Missouri

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Missouri only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

17thIncome percentile
9thSafety percentile

17th percentile nationally for median household income · 9th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Bellefontaine Neighbors's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Bellefontaine Neighbors's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Bellefontaine Neighbors's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Bellefontaine Neighbors's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$92,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 93% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bellefontaine Neighbors $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO median $48,354/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 25.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 45.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
10,562
Median Income
$48,354
Median Home Value
$92,500
Median Age
44.2
Poverty Rate
25.7%
Labor force participation
45.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3692.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
945.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2747.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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10,300 residents10,400 residents10,500 residents10,600 residents10,700 residents10,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 10,700 residents 10,368 residents ▼ -3.1%
Bellefontaine Neighbors's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
65.3%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
4.1%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
21.1%

Based on 3,570 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Missouri - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$72
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$219
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Missouri state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Missouri state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bellefontaine Neighbors sits in

Cost of Living Index
90.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,218/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
98.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Missouri

Maryville
10,556 people
Smithville
10,552 people
Excelsior Springs
10,502 people
Kearney
10,696 people
Kennett
10,236 people
Bolivar
10,996 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellefontaine Neighbors's 10,562 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Palatka, FL
10,558 people
Monroe, WI
10,568 people
Fairview, TX
10,570 people
Bellmead, TX
10,550 people
Vienna, WV
10,575 people
Pingree Grove, IL
10,576 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bellefontaine Neighbors's $48,354 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Terry, MS
$48,354 median income
Dripping Springs, AZ
$48,355 median income
Johnson, VT
$48,355 median income
Freeport, ME
$48,352 median income
Geneva, OH
$48,357 median income
Clifton, SC
$48,357 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 14.0% 82.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.5% White 14.0% Black or African American 82.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 3.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bellefontaine Neighbors compares to nearby Missouri cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bellefontaine Neighbors (this city) 10,562 $48,354
Maryville 10,556 $48,099
Smithville 10,552 $99,925
Excelsior Springs 10,502 $74,056
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MO FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?

What is the population of Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO? +

10,562 people live in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO? +

In Bellefontaine Neighbors, the typical household earns $48,354 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bellefontaine Neighbors? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bellefontaine Neighbors; the closest available measure is the Missouri state average, a cost of living index of 90.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Missouri vary by metro area.

Is Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO safe? +

Bellefontaine Neighbors has a total crime rate of 3692.8 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO? +

Homes in Bellefontaine Neighbors carry a median value of $92,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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