At a Glance
Median Income
$60,074
$15,034 per capita
Home Value
$130,100
Zillow: $153,474
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.2%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.7%
30.2% 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+
3.9 / 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 $60,074 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,034. The unemployment rate stands at 18.2% (406% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bell is $130,100 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,474. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
0.0% of adults in Bell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bell has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population411
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density87/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$60,074
Per Capita$15,034
Unemployment18.2%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$593M
Avg Weekly Wage$815
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,100
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$153,474
Housing Units82
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity48.7%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking30.2%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death16,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband28.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Bell was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.