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Life in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bellefontaine Neighbors is a community of 10,562 people in Missouri. The median household income is $49,170, median rent runs about $1,151 per month, and median home values are around $99,700. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bellefontaine Neighbors at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
21.4%
Foreign-Born
0.4%
Broadband Internet
91.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics0.4% foreign-born, most often from Fiji
Who lives in Bellefontaine Neighbors: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellefontaine Neighbors, the largest foreign-born group is from Fiji (33.3%), and 0.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.9%
of residents
65 and Older
22.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.5%
of households
Married Couples
25.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.40
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellefontaine Neighbors
In Bellefontaine Neighbors, rent runs 11% above the MO average, and home values are 57% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
62.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,727
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
58.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $101,552 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MO
Unemployment in Bellefontaine Neighbors and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Louis County, which includes Bellefontaine Neighbors, is close to the MO average.
Unemployment rate
Bellefontaine Neighbors: St. Louis County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Louis County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bellefontaine Neighbors is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bellefontaine Neighbors Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
St. Louis, MO-IL metro area
Commute26.5 min avg
How Bellefontaine Neighbors residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellefontaine Neighbors, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 118% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bellefontaine Neighbors runs 118% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
716.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,710.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bellefontaine Neighbors Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 24 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Louis County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Louis County, which includes Bellefontaine Neighbors, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 24 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $7.8M |
| 2024 | 18 | Tornado | $2.0M |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.6M |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $124,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2019 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2018 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
St. Louis County, county-wide
Bellefontaine Neighbors is about 1% of St. Louis County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Louis city, MO (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 8 miles from Bellefontaine Neighbors) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
232
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Louis city, MO (8 mi away)
Climate88°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellefontaine Neighbors has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
16.6"
Hot Days/Year
47
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
85
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
114
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 24°F | 2.59" |
| Feb | 46°F | 28°F | 2.23" |
| Mar | 57°F | 37°F | 3.50" |
| Apr | 68°F | 47°F | 4.73" |
| May | 77°F | 58°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 4.49" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 3.93" |
| Aug | 88°F | 69°F | 3.38" |
| Sep | 81°F | 61°F | 2.96" |
| Oct | 69°F | 49°F | 3.15" |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 45°F | 29°F | 2.50" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellefontaine Neighbors's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Christian Hospital Northeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · Saint Louis
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Granite City
St Louis-john Cochran VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 7.7 mi away · St. Louis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bellefontaine Neighbors's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
17.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bellefontaine Neighbors (within 15 miles)
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,750 students · in-state tuition $13,299 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,436 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,267 students · in-state tuition $57,960 · 76% graduate · median earnings $75,998 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,624 students · in-state tuition $22,794 · 56% graduate · median earnings $58,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,304 students · in-state tuition $32,690 · 55% graduate · median earnings $56,096 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,488 students · in-state tuition $36,084 · 56% graduate · median earnings $49,360 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 960 students · in-state tuition $7,008 · 29% graduate · median earnings $39,919 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gateway Arch National Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellefontaine Neighbors
Bellefontaine Neighbors has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gateway Arch National Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gateway Arch National Park
National Park
9 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awaySte. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayNew Philadelphia National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
79 mi awaySpringfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
79 mi awayCities Near Bellefontaine Neighbors
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bellefontaine Neighbors FAQ
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri affordable?⌄
Bellefontaine Neighbors's median rent is $1,151/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,170/year. Median home value is $99,700.
Is Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri safe?⌄
Bellefontaine Neighbors's violent crime rate was 716 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2711 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri?⌄
St. Louis County, which includes Bellefontaine Neighbors, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Bellefontaine Neighbors is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,151/month and median household income is $49,170/year. The median home value is $99,700. About 63% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellefontaine Neighbors, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Bellefontaine Neighbors is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from