What are the schools like in Bells, TX?

Bells is served primarily by BELLS ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bells?

The median household income in Bells, TX is $75,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.5%.

What is the weather like in Bells, TX?

Bells has an average high temperature of 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

Bells, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bells, TX affordable or expensive?

Bells's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bells is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $188,800 and the median rent is $848 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bells, TX?

Bells has a violent crime rate of 230.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1262.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bells, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bells is a small town of 2,067 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,625 and a 11.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Bells stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bells is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bells city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.8

Bells's overall cost of living index is 91.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bells costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bells, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$188,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$848	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bells's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents — 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

230.5 /100k

Property Crime

1262.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bells is served primarily by BELLS ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bells, TX	National Avg
School District	BELLS ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bells sees average highs of 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July, with 46.8 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bells, TX
Average High — January	52.9°F
Average High — July	93.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.8"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Bells, TX	National Avg
Population	2,067	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bells

Bells, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75414

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bells, TX affordable or expensive?

Bells's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bells roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $188,800 and median rent is $848/month.

What is the crime rate in Bells, TX?

Bells's violent crime rate is 230.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1262.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bells?

Public schools in Bells are operated by BELLS ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 22.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bells, TX a good place to live?

Bells, TX has a population of 2,067, a median household income of $75,625, and an unemployment rate of 11.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bells?

Bells averages 52.9°F in January and 93.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.8 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bells?

Bells, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75414.

What is the population of Bells?

The population of Bells, Texas is 2,067 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bells?

Key numbers for living in Bells: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $188,800, median household income $75,625, crime index 60 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bells side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.