At a Glance
Median Income
$68,929
$30,835 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
Zillow: $296,653
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.9%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
17.9% smoking rate
How Bell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bell 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 residents earn a median household income of $68,929 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,835. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,653. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 16.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
13.9% of adults in Bell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density309/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,929
Per Capita$30,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$576M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$1,000
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$296,653
Housing Units195
Rent Burden16.1%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,657/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain54.4 in/yr
Elevation66 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute26 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bell was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.