Bellville, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Bellville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,037. Residents earn $59,861 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,037 Population 715/sq mi density
$59,861 Median Income $31,512 per capita
$181,000 Home Value $266,395 Zillow
$788 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
53 Violent Crime/100K 2,553 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,861 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 violent crimes/100K (86% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,861
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $181,000
36% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 53/100K
86% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.3%
16% lower than US avg
Median Rent $788
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.4%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Bellville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,037
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density715/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,861
Per Capita$31,512
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$6,005M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$181,000
Rent$788
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$266,395

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property2,553/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault53/100K
Burglary266/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation1,143 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+92.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
EV Stations2
Libraries11

Is Bellville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bellville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bellville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bellville is $59,861, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bellville is $181,000, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bellville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,553 per 100,000, 30% above the national average.

Education

28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bellville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bellville has a population of 2,037 with a density of 715 people per square mile. The median age is 39.8 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.1%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

2,037
Total Population
715
People / sq mi
39.8yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Bellville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bellville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bellville is $59,861, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Bellville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,861
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,512
Avg Weekly Wage$977
IRS Avg AGI$60,303

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,896
County GDP$6,005M

Business (County)

Restaurants244
Healthcare355
Retail396
Manufacturing168

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,401
26% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.7 min
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bellville is $181,000, 36% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $788 (32% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $266,395.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$181,000
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$266,395
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$160
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio90.9%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$788
32% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,401
26% above US avg
Effective Rate2.43%
In Bellville, 35.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.1% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bellville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.4%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure30.1%
Asthma11.1%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression28.1%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death11,193/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access78.6%
Healthcare Facilities355
Bellville has a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents, 86% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,553 per 100,000 (30% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bellville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent53.2/100K
86% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault53.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,553.2/100K
30% above US avg
Burglary266.0/100K
Theft2,127.7/100K
Vehicle Theft159.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bellville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches
12% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,143 ft (348 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density715/sq mi
Coordinates40.6177°N, 82.5131°W
County FIPS39139
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 28.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.8%
D 28.4%

Winner: Republican by 42.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.3%
16% below US avg
High School+92.6%
School Test Score5.90
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density715/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities355
Restaurants244
Retail Stores396

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.7 min
Work from Home3.4%

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