Bell County, TX
Living in Bell County
Bikeability20
Walkability35
Commute75
Public Transit18
Affordability73
Public Safety52
Airports34
Hospitals77
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
349kPopulation+54k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black22%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military7%
Sales and office20%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
$758Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity85%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas12%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bell County
United States45
Texas51
Property Crime in Bell County
United States48
Texas58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bell County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding51
Tornado18
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bell County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bell County, TX
Central Texas Christian School
4 miles, E
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
7 miles, NE
The Montessori Schools of Central Texas
8 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Bell County, TX
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
2 miles, NE
Texas A&M University-Central Texas
17 miles, W
Southwestern University
30 miles, S
The Art Institute of Austin
41 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bell County, TX
Cedar Crest Hospital & Rtc
1 miles, S
Baylor Scott & White Pavilion-Temple
7 miles, E
Seton Medical Center Harker Heights
12 miles, W
Darnall AMC (FT Hood)
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bell County, TX
Robert Gray Army Airfield
21 miles, W
Waco Regional Airport
42 miles, N
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
60 miles, S
Easterwood Field
73 miles, SE