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Bells, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,531
Population
1,068/sq mi density
$54,132
Median Income
$38,482 per capita
$164,000
Home Value
$198,775 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
285
Violent Crime/100K
1,263 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,132 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bells enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°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. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,068/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7197°N, 89.0854°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crockett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Bells has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").