Bell County

TX · Pop. 161,942 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Bell County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 161,942.

$/Acre: $6,417

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 231 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 192.1/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index96.8

Median Household Income$92,544

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,417

Median Home Price$458K

Acres for Sale4974

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season231 days

Annual Rainfall26 inches

Avg Summer High98°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,224 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)369 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K451

Property Crime /100K307

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital51.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak