City safety & data profile

Bellefontaine NeighborsMO

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is a 11K-resident city in St. Louis County with a median household income of $49,170.

St. Louis County, Missouri. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bellefontaine Neighbors, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bellefontaine Neighbors has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $99,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$49,170
Median income
$99,700
Median home
21.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Bellefontaine Neighbors

Bellefontaine Neighbors posts a median household income higher than 8% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 92%
by median income, US cities

Where Bellefontaine Neighbors income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$49,170 Bottom 8% higher than 8% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MO $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO beyond the headline numbers

Bellefontaine Neighbors sits inside St. Louis County, Missouri, at roughly 38.74°N, -90.23°W. Population 10,798, $49,170 median household income. Median home value $99,700, median rent $1,151. Poverty rate 21.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bellefontaine Neighbors's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 51.5%, then obesity at 45.9%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bellefontaine Neighbors from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,798
Bellefontaine Neighbors
Median Income
$49,170
-28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$99,700
-56% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (St. Louis County) - Bellefontaine Neighbors's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
996K-0%
Median Income
$82,936+41%
Median Home Value
$276,800+59%
Poverty Rate
9.8%-10%
Unemployment
4.3%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
Poverty Rate
21.4% +51% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.7%
Work From Home 18.8%
Public Transit 3.3%

Population

White 11%
African American 84.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
51.5%
Obesity
45.9%
Short Sleep Duration
44.5%
Physical Inactivity
42.1%
Current Smoking
23.7%
Diabetes
21.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
20.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.6%
Current Asthma
13.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.8%
Annual Checkup 82.8%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
6.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO?
Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO has a population of 10,798 people, located in St. Louis County, Missouri.
What is the median household income in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The median household income in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is $49,170 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.4%.
What is the median home value in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The median home value in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is $99,700. Median rent is $1,151/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The top health indicators in Bellefontaine Neighbors include High Blood Pressure (51.5%), Obesity (45.9%), Short Sleep Duration (44.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Bellefontaine Neighbors?
The median age in Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is 41.9 years. 17.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bellefontaine Neighbors, MO is located in St. Louis County, Missouri. With a population of 11K and a $49,170 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Bellefontaine Neighbors area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Bellefontaine Neighbors's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (St. Louis County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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