In Bell, Kentucky, the median home price is $94,317, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $31,354; the population is 23,509; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 153.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Bell at a glance
Population
23,509
Median Household Income
$31,354
Typical Home Value
$94,317
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
153.8
Avg Commute Time
22.7
About Bell
Bell has a population of 23,509. The median home value is $94,317, 60% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $31,354 (51% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Middlesborough, Pineville, and Tejay.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Bell
5 towns, by population.
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Bell at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Bell?
- Bell has a population of 23,509 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Bell?
- The median home value in Bell is $94,317. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Bell?
- Median household income in Bell is $31,354 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Bell in?
- Bell is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Bell?
- Bell contains 5 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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