Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Bells is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,531. Residents earn $54,132 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bells receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bells has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bells is $54,132, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. The poverty rate of 26.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Bells is $164,000, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bells is below the national average at 245 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,922 per 100,000, near the national average.
13.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bells enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 83.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,132 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,482 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,520 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 26.1% |
| 110% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 301 |
| County GDP | $761M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,180 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.33% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |
| Census Median | $164,000 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $198,775 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,014 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,180 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.33% |
| Obesity | 44.1% |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.7% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 77.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.2% |
| Premature Death | 12,899/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 18.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Total Violent | 245.3/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 40.9/100K |
| Assault | 204.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,921.5/100K |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 531.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,308.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 81.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 3.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7197°N, 89.0854°W |
| County FIPS | 47033 |
Winner: Republican by 58.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.8% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,068/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.8% |