Bell County, KY
Living in Bell County
Bikeability14
Walkability32
Commute72
Public Transit14
Affordability100
Public Safety84
Airports23
Hospitals36
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools59
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
27kPopulation-2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school30%
High school graduate38%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$26kMedian Household Income+$1.5k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K48%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$4.7k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$353Median Monthly Rent+$58 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas15%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bell County
United States45
Kentucky26
Property Crime in Bell County
United States48
Kentucky41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 4 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bell County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding81
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bell County, KY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bell County, KY
J Frank White Academy
10 miles, S
Tri-State Christian Academy
12 miles, S
Aliyah Academy
16 miles, SE
Heriage Christian Academy
21 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bell County, KY
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College
3 miles, W
Lincoln Memorial University
10 miles, S
Union College
15 miles, NW
University of the Cumberlands
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bell County, KY
Pineville Community Health Center, Inc
3 miles, NW
Middlesboro Arh Hospital
9 miles, S
Knox County Hospital
14 miles, NW
Claiborne Medical Center
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bell County, KY
McGhee Tyson Airport
66 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, E
Blue Grass Airport
104 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
110 miles, SE