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Bell Block, New Zealand

Taranaki Region · New Zealand

Bell Block is a small city in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with a population of 8,260. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
8,260 Population 33/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
70.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$22,560 Median Income
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$22,560 median income, 4.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $1,040/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,260
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density33/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,560
Per Capita$22,560
Unemployment4.2%

Housing

F
Home Value$208,000
Rent$1,040
Ownership74.4%
Housing Units3,304

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain70.9 in/yr
Sunny Days298/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population8,260
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates-39.0333°, 174.1500°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTaranaki Region
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation70.9 inches (1,800 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,560
Median Age37.8 years

About Bell Block

Bell Block is a small city in New Zealand (Taranaki Region) with a population of 8,260. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Bell Block has a population of 8,260 with a density of 33 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,260
Total Population
33
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below New Zealand avg
247.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bell Block vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Bell Block is $22,560, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,560 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $434, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 760 business establishments.

Income: Bell Block vs New Zealand

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Income

Median HH Income$22,560
70% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$22,560
Avg Weekly Wage$434

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)760

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bell Block is $208,000, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,040 (11% below the national average of $1,163). 74.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,304 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$208,000
26% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,040
11% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership74.4%
Owner-Occupied74.4%
Renter-Occupied25.6%
Housing Units3,304

Property Tax

Climate in Bell Block

Bell Block has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Feb (18.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1399 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.6°C / 64°F 13.6° / 21.5° 77.2
Feb 18.2°C / 65°F 14° / 22.4° 90.7
Mar 16.8°C / 62°F 12.4° / 21.1° 88.7
Apr 14.7°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.7° 118.5
May 12.8°C / 55°F 9.1° / 16.5° 145.5
Jun 10.8°C / 51°F 7.3° / 14.3° 143.8
Jul 9.9°C / 50°F 6.3° / 13.5° 131.1
Aug 10.4°C / 51°F 6.7° / 14° 131.1
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 125.1
Oct 12.8°C / 55°F 9.4° / 16.1° 128.2
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 10.5° / 17.8° 104.8
Dec 16.2°C / 61°F 12.7° / 19.8° 114.3
Bell Block enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 298 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above New Zealand avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates-39.0333°N, 174.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.9"
86% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.45"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

719 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 30, 2025.

Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 115 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 148 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 104 km
Sep 19, 1995 15 km SW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.8 74 km
Jan 12, 2022 22 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.7 46 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 144 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 109 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 137 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 67 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 120 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 143 km
Oct 26, 2011 15 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.2 130 km
Feb 18, 1992 41 km SW of Patea, New Zealand M5.2 108 km
Aug 10, 2023 88 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.1 141 km
Jan 6, 2011 65 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.1 87 km
Jun 19, 2005 57 km ESE of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 64 km
Jan 21, 2010 53 km E of Waitara, New Zealand M5.1 61 km
Sep 24, 2000 22 km WNW of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.1 118 km
Jul 13, 2007 29 km WSW of Hawera, New Zealand M5.1 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 137 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m — 143 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown — — 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taranaki (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 30 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 126 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 129 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 162 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in Warmest
February 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 7.0 in
June 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in
July 56°F (13°C) 7.4 in
August 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Coldest
September 52°F (11°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 7.1 in
November 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 6.6 in

Bell Block has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 49°F in August to 67°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Bell Block

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Puketapu School — — — —
Lepperton Primary School — — — —
Bell Block School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bell Block

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
The Most FM 104.4 alternative, taranaki MP3 160 kbps

Museums in Bell Block

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hillsborough Holden Car Museum
National Toy Museum
Puke Ariki New Plymouth Museum

Libraries in Bell Block

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bell Block Library0.0
Cramond Library0.0
Inglewood Public Library0.0
New Plymouth War Memorial Library0.0
Oakura Library0.0
Waitara Library0.0

Restaurants in Bell Block

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chinatown Restaurant

Cafes in Bell Block

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pekaren
Tawa Glen Cafe Garden and Gift Centre
White Pear Cafe

Gas Stations in Bell Block

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Allied
NZ #10042674955

Banks in Bell Block

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

TSB

Stadiums & Teams in Bell Block

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Ski Resorts Near Bell Block

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Manganui Ski Area 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Bell Block

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
New Plymouth AirportNPLMedium Airport
Hawera Airport—Small Airport
Norfolk Airport—Small Airport
Stratford Airport—Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bell Block

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bell Block & Lepperton Cooperating Parish
Grace Community Fellowship
New Plymouth Oasis Fellowship
Northpoint Baptist Church
River of Life

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bell Block

What is the population of Bell Block?

Bell Block has a population of 8,260 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 247.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.8 years.

Is Bell Block expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,560, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,000 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 9.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bell Block?

Bell Block enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. The area receives 298 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bell Block?

Bell Block has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $434. There are 760 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bell Block?

The median home value in Bell Block is $208,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,040. The homeownership rate is 74.4%.

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