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Bell Buckle, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bedford County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
654 Population 1,282/sq mi density
$83,452 Median Income $31,484 per capita
$321,400 Home Value $431,040 Zillow
$1,406 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,452 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$321,400 home value, $1,406/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bell Buckle, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,452
11% above
$31,484 per capita
Home Value
$321,400
14% above
Zillow: $431,040
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
21% above
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Bell Buckle Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bell Buckle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
111%
Home Value
114%
Rent
121%
Poverty
50%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bell Buckle a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bell Buckle residents earn a median household income of $83,452 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,484. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bell Buckle is $321,400 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,040. Median rent is $1,406/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Bell Buckle reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 464/100K.

Education

26.3% of adults in Bell Buckle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bell Buckle has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population654
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,282/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,452
Per Capita$31,484
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty6.2%
County GDP$2,921M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$321,400
Rent$1,406
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$431,040
Housing Units228
Rent Burden23.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property464/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,720/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation859 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bell Buckle was founded in 1853.
The median home in Bell Buckle was built in 1965.
18.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.