Bells, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,531 Population 1,068/sq mi density
$54,132 Median Income $38,482 per capita
$164,000 Home Value $209,889 Zillow
$1,014 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
161 Violent Crime/100K 323 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$54,132 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bells, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,132
28% below
$38,482 per capita
Home Value
$164,000
42% below
Zillow: $209,889
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
161/100K
58% below
323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.8%
59% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
58%
Rent
87%
Poverty
210%
Bachelor's
41%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bells a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 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 2.8% (22% 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 $209,889. 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 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 323/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,531
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density1,068/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,132
Per Capita$38,482
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$761M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050

Housing

A+
Home Value$164,000
Rent$1,014
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$209,889
Housing Units1,024
Rent Burden31.2%

Crime

F
Violent161/100K
Property323/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,899/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain53.6 in/yr
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.