At a Glance
Median Income
$54,048
$26,570 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $148,057
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
915/100K
5,917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
72.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
18.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
303 sunny days/yr
How Bellmead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellmead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellmead a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellmead residents earn a median household income of $54,048 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,570. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellmead is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,057. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Bellmead reports 915 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 141% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,917/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.4% of adults in Bellmead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
72.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellmead has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,550
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,529/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,048
Per Capita$26,570
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty18.8%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$1,054
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$148,057
Housing Units3,920
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent915/100K
Property5,917/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault675/100K
Burglary629/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days303/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation451 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+72.7%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bellmead was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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