The Town FilesLa Monte, Missouri
City in Pettis County · population 1,014 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,900
- Household income
- $65,648
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 34.6
La Monte is a city of 1,014 people in Pettis County, Missouri. The median home is worth $110,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for families than 87% of Missouri towns.
How La Monte ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in La Monte is worth $110,900, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $65,648, which is more affordable than 91% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $778 a month. 67.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | La Monte | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,900 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $778 | $855 |
| Median household income | $65,648 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.8% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in La Monte
| People | La Monte | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 20.5 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 88.7% |
Weather in La Monte
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 18.9°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.5 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 122 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Monte since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 4, 2003 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 51 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 74 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on May 11, 1978.
Severe weather in Pettis County since 1996
Pettis County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| August 7, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4238: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 9, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1980: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| March 23, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1961: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Pettis County
Pettis County had 19,456 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,616 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in La Monte itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in La Monte
2 public schools with 315 students, about 10.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA MONTE ELEM. | PK-6 | 176 | 10.4 |
| LA MONTE HIGH | 7-12 | 139 | 9.9 |
Towns near La Monte
- Knob Noster, MO7.4 mi · 2,782 people · home $202,600
- Whiteman AFB, MO7.5 mi · 2,896 people · home $328,800
- Sedalia, MO11.1 mi · 21,725 people · home $143,000
- Sweet Springs, MO13.3 mi · 1,316 people · home $107,900
- Warrensburg, MO16.3 mi · 19,337 people · home $222,200
- Concordia, MO16.8 mi · 2,371 people · home $166,500
- Windsor, MO17.4 mi · 2,775 people · home $101,400
- Smithton, MO18.9 mi · 506 people · home $116,400
La Monte questions
Is La Monte, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, La Monte scores better for retirees than 51% of Missouri towns and quieter than 55%. 13.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in La Monte?
The median owner-occupied home in La Monte is valued at $110,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,648, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $778 a month.
What is the weather like in La Monte?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 18.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 13.5 inches of snow.
Does La Monte get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of La Monte since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 4, 2003. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)