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'''La Belle''' is a city in [[Lewis County, Missouri|Lewis County]], [[Missouri]], [[United States]]. The population was 660 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]]. It is part of the [[Quincy, Illinois|Quincy]], [[Illinois|IL]]&ndash;MO [[Quincy micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].
'''La Belle''' is a city in western [[Lewis County, Missouri|Lewis County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 664 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US2939512|access-date=2022-01-04|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> It is part of the [[Quincy, Illinois|Quincy]], [[Illinois|IL]]&ndash;MO [[Quincy micropolitan area|Micropolitan Statistical Area]].


==History==
==History==
A post office called La Belle has been in operation since 1856.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Lewis | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=26 October 2016}}</ref> The first permanent settlement at La Belle was made in 1857, and the town site [[plat]]ted in 1871.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lewis.html |title=Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) |publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri |accessdate=26 October 2016 |deadurl=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070552/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lewis.html |archivedate=24 June 2016 |df= }}</ref> La Belle is derived from the French meaning "the beautiful", and the settlement was so named from its scenic setting.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RfAuAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA185#v=onepage&q&f=false | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1916 | pages=185}}</ref>
A post office called La Belle has been in operation since 1856.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Lewis | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=26 October 2016}}</ref> The first permanent settlement at La Belle was made in 1857, and the town site [[plat]]ted in 1871.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lewis.html |title=Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) |publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri |accessdate=26 October 2016 |url-status=bot: unknown |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070552/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lewis.html |archivedate=24 June 2016 }}</ref> La Belle is derived from the French meaning "the beautiful", and the settlement was so named from its scenic setting.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1916 | pages=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_RfAuAAAAYAAJ/page/n82 185]}}</ref>


The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.<ref>"LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 1-2.</ref>
The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.<ref>"LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 1-2.</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
[[image:State Street LaBelle Missouri.jpg|thumb|[[Missouri Highway 6]] (State Street) through La Belle Missouri]]
La Belle is located at {{coord|40|6|56|N|91|54|57|W|type:city}} (40.115624, -91.915919).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
La Belle is located at {{coord|40|6|56|N|91|54|57|W|type:city}} (40.115624, -91.915919).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-08 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/64vfLAeJ2?url=http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-24 |df= }}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.68|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-07-08 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-01-25 }}</ref>


La Belle is located on [[Missouri Route 6]] which is colinear with State Street throughout much of the city.
La Belle is located on [[Missouri Route 6]], which is collinear with State Street throughout much of the city.

[[image:State Street LaBelle Missouri.jpg|left|200px]]

==Schools==
The city of La Belle is currently part of the Lewis County C-1 School district. Students from La Belle attend Highland Elementary School and Highland Junior-Senior High School in [[Ewing, Missouri]]

==Recreation==
[[File:Johnson park LaBelle MO.jpg|right|200px]] La Belle has a city park (Johnson Park) located at the intersection of Wood and Main street. A baseball field is located on the west end of town off highway 6. It hosts summer games for several leagues.
During hunting seasons many hunters come to La Belle and the surrounding area to hunt white-tail deer and turkey. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a {{convert|112|acre|km2|adj=on}} lake south of La Belle. This lake served as a drinking water reservoir for the city of La Belle from 1980 through 2003.<ref>[Missouri Department of Conservation http://www.mdc.mo.gov/] website retrieved April 28, 2009</ref>

There has been a branch public library in La Belle since 1935. It became part of the Northeast Missouri Library Service in 1964.<ref>"LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 135.</ref>

==Churches==
La Belle has been the home of many churches throughout the years,<ref>"LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 172.</ref> but currently has four active houses of worship. These are the Assembly of God, the First Baptist Church, the First Christian ([[Disciples of Christ]]) and the Mt. Olive Baptist church.

[[image:LaBelle Christian Church.jpg|left|200px]]

==Businesses==
La Belle is the home of many businesses that serve the local community with an emphasis on services for agriculture. Prominent businesses include Town and Country Bank Midwest (formerly Bank of La Belle), Davis Hardware, [[Casey's General Stores]], [[MFA Incorporated]], [[Archer Daniels Midland]], the Coder Funeral Chapel, La Belle foods, Haldeman's Seed Company, Lumley Feed, [[MFA Oil]], and Kruger-Rife-Kincaid Florist.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2016">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}</ref>
|footnote=<center>U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=http://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref></center>
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===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 660 people, 277 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|970.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 351 housing units at an average density of {{convert|516.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-07-08}}</ref> of 2010, there were 660 people, 277 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|970.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 351 housing units at an average density of {{convert|516.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.6% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.1% of the population.


There were 277 households of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.03.
There were 277 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.03.


The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,052.6 people per square mile (403.6/km²). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 531.8 per square mile (203.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.83% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.90% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.79% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,052.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 338 housing units at an average density of {{convert|531.8|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 5.83% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.15% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.05% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.90% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.79% of the population.


There were 282 households out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.
There were 282 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.


In the city the population was spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.
In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $21,477, and the median income for a family was $24,000. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $16,136 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,424. About 21.2% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the city was $21,477, and the median income for a family was $24,000. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $16,136 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $12,424. About 21.2% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Recreation==
[[File:Johnson park LaBelle MO.jpg|thumb|Johnson Park in LaBelle Missouri]] La Belle has a city park (Johnson Park) located at the intersection of Wood and Main Street. A baseball field is located on the west end of town, off Highway 6. It hosts summer games for several leagues.
During hunting seasons many hunters come to La Belle and the surrounding area to hunt white-tail deer and turkey. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a {{convert|112|acre|km2|adj=on}} lake south of La Belle. This lake served as a drinking water reservoir for the city of La Belle from 1980 through 2003.<ref>[Missouri Department of Conservation http://www.mdc.mo.gov/] website retrieved April 28, 2009</ref>

There has been a branch public library in La Belle since 1935. It became part of the Northeast Missouri Library Service in 1964.<ref>"LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 135.</ref>

==Education==
Public education in La Belle is administered by Lewis County C-1 School district. Students from La Belle attend Highland Elementary School and Highland Junior-Senior High School in [[Ewing, Missouri]].

La Belle has a [[public library]], the Labelle Branch Library.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170610012728/http://www.publiclibraries.com/missouri.htm | url-status=dead | archive-date=10 June 2017 | title=Missouri Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | accessdate=2 June 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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La Belle, Missouri
City
Location of La Belle, Missouri
Location of La Belle, Missouri
Coordinates: 40°17′00″N 91°54′53″W / 40.28333°N 91.91472°W / 40.28333; -91.91472
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyLewis
Area
[1]
 • Total
0.68 sq mi (1.77 km2)
 • Land0.68 sq mi (1.76 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[2]
738 ft (225 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
664
 • Density976.47/sq mi (377.18/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
63447
Area code660
FIPS code29-39512[3]
GNIS feature ID2395561[2]

La Belle is a city in western Lewis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 664 at the 2020 census.[4] It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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A post office called La Belle has been in operation since 1856.[5] The first permanent settlement at La Belle was made in 1857, and the town site platted in 1871.[6] La Belle is derived from the French meaning "the beautiful", and the settlement was so named from its scenic setting.[7]

The city of La Belle was incorporated in 1872, although it had been a village and stage coach stop much earlier.[8]

Geography

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Missouri Highway 6 (State Street) through La Belle Missouri

La Belle is located at 40°6′56″N 91°54′57″W / 40.11556°N 91.91583°W / 40.11556; -91.91583 (40.115624, -91.915919).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.68 square miles (1.76 km2), all land.[10]

La Belle is located on Missouri Route 6, which is collinear with State Street throughout much of the city.

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880341—
1890702105.9%
190096637.6%
19101,0175.3%
1920878−13.7%
1930820−6.6%
19408331.6%
19508400.8%
19608663.1%
1970848−2.1%
1980845−0.4%
1990655−22.5%
20006692.1%
2010660−1.3%
20206640.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

2010 census

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As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 660 people, 277 households, and 149 families residing in the city. The population density was 970.6 inhabitants per square mile (374.8/km2). There were 351 housing units at an average density of 516.2 per square mile (199.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 5.6% African American, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 277 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 46.2% were non-families. 42.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 24.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 22.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.8% male and 50.2% female.

2000 census

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As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 669 people, 282 households, and 159 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,052.6 inhabitants per square mile (406.4/km2). There were 338 housing units at an average density of 531.8 per square mile (205.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 92.08% White, 5.83% African American, 0.15% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 282 households, out of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 7.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,477, and the median income for a family was $24,000. Males had a median income of $26,917 versus $16,136 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,424. About 21.2% of families and 28.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.5% of those under age 18 and 25.0% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

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Johnson Park in LaBelle Missouri

La Belle has a city park (Johnson Park) located at the intersection of Wood and Main Street. A baseball field is located on the west end of town, off Highway 6. It hosts summer games for several leagues.

During hunting seasons many hunters come to La Belle and the surrounding area to hunt white-tail deer and turkey. The Missouri Department of Conservation operates a 112-acre (0.45 km2) lake south of La Belle. This lake served as a drinking water reservoir for the city of La Belle from 1980 through 2003.[13]

There has been a branch public library in La Belle since 1935. It became part of the Northeast Missouri Library Service in 1964.[14]

Education

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Public education in La Belle is administered by Lewis County C-1 School district. Students from La Belle attend Highland Elementary School and Highland Junior-Senior High School in Ewing, Missouri.

La Belle has a public library, the Labelle Branch Library.[15]

References

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  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: La Belle, Missouri
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  6. ^ "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. pp. 185.
  8. ^ "LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 1-2.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  13. ^ [Missouri Department of Conservation http://www.mdc.mo.gov/] website retrieved April 28, 2009
  14. ^ "LaBelle's Historical Collection", Mary Jane Pinson Ott. 1992. Henington Publishing Company. pg 135.
  15. ^ "Missouri Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Archived from the original on June 10, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2019.
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