At a Glance
Median Income
$54,132
$38,482 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
Zillow: $198,775
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
1,263/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Bells Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bells's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bells a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bells residents earn a median household income of $54,132 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,482. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 301 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bells is $164,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,775. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Bells reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,263/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Bells hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bells has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population2,531
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,068/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,132
Per Capita$38,482
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$1,014
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$198,775
Housing Units1,024
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property1,263/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault204/100K
Burglary448/100K
Health
Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation364 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.8%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bells was founded in 1855.
The median home in Bells was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.