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Bell City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Bell City, MO
At a Glance
How Bell City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bell City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bell City residents earn a median household income of $31,058 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,944. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell City is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,547. Median rent is $367/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Bell City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,194/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Bell City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.