The Town FilesLaBelle, Florida
City in Hendry County · population 4,966 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $204,400
- Household income
- $53,309
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 38.7
LaBelle is a city of 4,966 people in Hendry County, Florida. The median home is worth $204,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Florida towns, better for a vacation home than 77% of Florida towns, quieter than 70% of Florida towns.
How LaBelle ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in LaBelle is worth $204,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $53,309, which is more affordable than 73% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,650 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | LaBelle | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,650 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $53,309 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 8.1% | — |
Who lives in LaBelle
| People | LaBelle | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 30.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 35.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in LaBelle
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 49.2°F. About 57.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaBelle since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 17, 1982 about 4.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 24, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 4, 2022.
Severe weather in Hendry County since 1996
Hendry County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| December 13, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4680: Hurricane Nicole |
Jobs and pay in Hendry County
Hendry County had 12,377 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,090 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in LaBelle itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in LaBelle
8 public schools with 4,784 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| LABELLE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,415 | 24.4 |
| COUNTRY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 908 | 18.5 |
| LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 841 | 19.1 |
| WEST GLADES SCHOOL | PK-8 | 628 | 15.3 |
| EDWARD A. UPTHEGROVE ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 525 | 18.8 |
| LABELLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 452 | 15.6 |
| COUNTY WIDE EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION | PK-12 | 11 | — |
| GLADES WEST | PK-PK | 4 | — |
Towns near LaBelle
- Port LaBelle, FL5.0 mi · 5,450 people · home $230,400
- Alva, FL10.6 mi · 2,725 people · home $375,600
- Lehigh Acres, FL13.7 mi · 114,287 people · home $292,400
- Fort Myers Shores, FL18.0 mi · 5,774 people · home $292,900
- Buckingham, FL18.9 mi · 4,443 people · home $431,100
- Immokalee, FL20.6 mi · 24,557 people · home $210,600
- Gateway, FL20.7 mi · 10,376 people · home $453,900
- Tice, FL22.7 mi · 4,853 people · home $174,800
LaBelle questions
Is LaBelle, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, LaBelle scores better for retirees than 51% of Florida towns and quieter than 70%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in LaBelle?
The median owner-occupied home in LaBelle is valued at $204,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,309, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,650 a month.
What is the weather like in LaBelle?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 49.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does LaBelle get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of LaBelle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 17, 1982. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)