At a Glance
Home Value
$137,300
Zillow: $202,193
Bachelor's Degree+
56.3%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.1% smoking rate
How Bell Arthur Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell Arthur's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bell Arthur a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell Arthur is $137,300 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,193. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
56.3% of adults in Bell Arthur hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell Arthur has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population649
Median Age25.0 yrs
Density349/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.9%
Veterans15.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,150
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
Home Value$137,300
Rent
Ownership48.0%
Zillow$202,193
Housing Units174
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bell Arthur was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.479 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.