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Belton.
About
Life in Belton
Belton is a growing suburb on the south edge of the Kansas City area, and it's one of the metro's more affordable places to buy. The median home value is $203,200, about 39% below the national median, and Zillow's estimate has risen about 25% in five years as buyers found it. Rent averages $1,290 a month.
Belton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
1.5%
Broadband Internet
91.8%
of households
Population Growth
+9.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Belton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Belton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (23.7%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.6%
of households
Married Couples
43.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
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 25% above MO average
Rent, home values, and income in Belton
In Belton, rent runs 25% above the MO average, and home values are 12% below the MO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,918
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $271,348 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MO average
Unemployment in Belton
Unemployment in Belton is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Belton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute24.8 min avg
How Belton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Belton, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
Medium hub5.6M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Belton runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,704.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Belton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
74.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cass County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cass County, which includes Belton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 12 | Drought | None reported |
| 2022 | 9 | Drought | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Flash Flood | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Drought | $110,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cass County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cass County, which includes Belton, is typically good — 281 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
281
per year
Moderate Days
80
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cass County, county-wide
Climate86°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Belton has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.0"
Annual Snowfall
8.6"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
101
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
101
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.06" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.41" |
| Mar | 55°F | 35°F | 2.27" |
| Apr | 65°F | 45°F | 3.87" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 5.38" |
| Jun | 83°F | 65°F | 5.15" |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.22" |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.38" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 3.54" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 3.01" |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 2.03" |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 1.42" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Belton
Belton has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Belton Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.9 mi away · Overland Park
St Joseph Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Kansas City
Kansas City Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals · 9 mi away · Leawood
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.
Education14.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Belton
Belton's student/teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Belton (within 15 miles)
Johnson County Community College
12.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 11,332 students · in-state tuition $2,424 · 31% graduate · median earnings $49,934 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,580 students · in-state tuition $46,270 · 77% graduate · median earnings $73,697 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,312 students · in-state tuition $41,540 · 49% graduate · median earnings $59,717 (10 yrs after entry)
MidAmerica Nazarene University
13.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 983 students · in-state tuition $38,620 · 69% graduate · median earnings $70,804 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 259 students · in-state tuition $13,464 · 55% graduate · median earnings $59,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 219 students · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,897 (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: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Belton
Belton has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Harry S Truman National Historic Site (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayBrown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Historical Park
63 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Belton
Northern Resource Center
1741 E. North Ave, Belton
Cities Near Belton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Belton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Belton FAQ
Is Belton, Missouri affordable?⌄
Belton's median rent is $1,290/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,226/year. Median home value is $203,200.
Is Belton, Missouri safe?⌄
Belton's violent crime rate was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1705 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Belton, Missouri?⌄
Belton has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Belton, Missouri?⌄
The cost of living in Belton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,290/month and median household income is $69,226/year. The median home value is $203,200. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Belton, Missouri?⌄
The average commute in Belton is 25 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