At a Glance
Median Income
$83,452
$31,484 per capita
Home Value
$321,400
Zillow: $431,040
Median Rent
$1,406/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
464/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
6.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
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)
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.