Bell County, KY

Living in Bell County

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 32
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 8
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Schools 59
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Residents

27k Population -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

$26k Median 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

$60k Median Home Value -$4.7k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$353 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bell County, KY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bell County, KY

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J Frank White Academy
10 miles, S
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Aliyah Academy
16 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Bell County, KY

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Union College
15 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bell County, KY

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Knox County Hospital
14 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Bell County, KY

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McGhee Tyson Airport
66 miles, S
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Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, E
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Blue Grass Airport
104 miles, NW
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