Bell City, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 456 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.1%
 
Males: 219  (48.2%)
Females: 237  (51.8%)
Median resident age:

36.7 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 63735.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $19,049 (it was $23,125 in 2000)
Bell City:

$19,049
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $15,501 (it was $12,664 in 2000)

Bell City city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $53,026 (it was $26,000 in 2000)
Bell City:

$53,026
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $74,250; detached houses: $80,734; mobile homes: $36,538
March 2022 cost of living index in Bell City: 73.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 37.3%
(31.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 90.6% for two or more races residents)

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bell City, Missouri as of May 22, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bell City is 169 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (36.1%), German (21.1%), Dutch (7.2%), English (6.6%), Irish (3.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1955

Elevation: 326 feet

Land area: 0.55 square miles.

Population density: 822 people per square mile   (low).

Bell City, Missouri map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.7%
Missouri:

2.7%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $697 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $375 (1.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jonesboro, AR (96.0 miles , pop. 55,515).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (113.3 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (352.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Advance, MO (2.7 miles ),
Vanduser, MO (2.8 miles ),
Oran, MO (3.2 miles ),
Bloomfield, MO (3.3 miles ),
Morley, MO (3.4 miles ),
Haywood City, MO (3.5 miles ),
Delta, MO (3.6 miles ),
Chaffee, MO (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 37.02 N, Longitude: 89.82 W

Area code: 573

Distribution of median household income in Bell City, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bell City, MO in 2022
Bell City satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $83,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $30,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $15,000
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $15,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $25,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $65,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Bell City, MO residents
Average permit cost in Bell City, MO
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Missouri:

2.8%
Most common industries in Bell City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (12.1%)
  • Apparel (7.2%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Wood products (5.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Truck transportation (11.9%)
  • Wood products (11.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.2%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.5%)
  • Apparel (12.2%)
  • Educational services (9.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (5.1%)
  • Food (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Bell City, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (6.3%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.8%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (11.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (13.3%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (7.1%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (6.1%)

Average climate in Bell City, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bell City-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 80% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/22/1981, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Bell City city center killed one person and injured 32 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/2002, a category F4 tornado 32.2 miles away from the city center injured 16 people and caused $45 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bell City-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 394% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 18.6 miles away from Bell City center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 31.8 miles away from Bell City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 144.7 miles away from Bell City center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 100.0 miles away from Bell City center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 144.7 miles away from Bell City center
On 9/29/1987 at 00:04:56, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 38.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Stoddard County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 13, Tornadoes: 13, Winter Storms: 5, Winds: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bell City topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bell City:

  • ADVANCE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ADVANCE, MO)
  • BLOOMFIELD NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BLOOMFIELD, MO)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER-BLOOMFIELD (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BLOOMFIELD, MO)
  • CHAFFEE NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CHAFFEE, MO)
  • NORTH SCOTT MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; CHAFFEE, MO)
  • HUNTER ACRES CARING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)
  • SIKESTON NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; SIKESTON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bell City:

  • Southeast Missouri State University (about 26 miles; Cape Girardeau, MO; Full-time enrollment: 9,678)
  • Three Rivers Community College (about 38 miles; Poplar Bluff, MO; FT enrollment: 3,360)
  • Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (about 59 miles; Carbondale, IL; FT enrollment: 14,539)
  • West Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 65 miles; Paducah, KY; FT enrollment: 4,107)
  • John A Logan College (about 65 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)
  • Mineral Area College (about 68 miles; Park Hills, MO; FT enrollment: 2,837)
  • The University of Tennessee-Martin (about 72 miles; Martin, TN; FT enrollment: 7,013)

Public high school in Bell City:

  • BELL CITY HIGH (Location: 25254 WALNUT ST, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Bell City:

See full list of schools located in Bell City

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bell City Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: D & F Game Room (Arcades & Amusements; 25227 Walnut St).

Birthplace of: Dave Basham - (1913-1991), businessman.

Stoddard County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bell City that have no violations reported:

  • BELL CITY (Population served: 442, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

68.1%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Bell City (2011 data):

  • The Bank of Advance: Bell City Branch (Drive-In) at 25021 Walnut, branch established on 1973/07/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $262.4 mil, Deposits: $217.2 mil, headquarters in Advance, MO, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Miles Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bell City:

Marital status in Bell City, MO
  • Never married: 28.9%
  • Now married: 47.8%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 3.3%
  • Divorced: 19.6%

For population 25 years and over in Bell City:

  • High school or higher: 76.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.4
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bell City, MO (based on Stoddard County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,27654
Mainline Protestant1,5689
Catholic6102
Black Protestant1811
Other1363
None20,197-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
This county:

2.02 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Here:

2.36 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
This county:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Stoddard County:

6.74 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Stoddard County:

9.2%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Stoddard County:

28.5%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.8%
Missouri:

13.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bell City:

44.9%
Missouri:

50.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Bell City:

49.4%
Missouri:

48.6%

Average BMI:
Bell City:

28.5
Missouri:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

25.8%
Missouri:

20.6%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Bell City:

19.4%
Missouri:

10.1%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.0
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

48.0%
State:

34.3%

General health condition:
This city:

49.4%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.2%
Missouri:

79.3%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bell City, MO Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$2,170$26,0400$0
Water Supply 1$1,373$16,4760$0
Totals for Government 2$3,543$21,2580$0

Bell City government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $36,000 ($78.95)
    Sewerage: $35,000 ($76.75)
    Water Utilities: $34,000 ($74.56)
    Police Protection: $29,000 ($63.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $29,000 ($63.60)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($43.86)
    Local Fire Protection: $14,000 ($30.70)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,000 ($6.58)

Bell City government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $43,000 ($94.30)
    Solid Waste Management: $30,000 ($65.79)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.19)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($15.35)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($4.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $40,000 ($87.72)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($10.96)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $38,000 ($83.33)
    Public Utilities Sales: $28,000 ($61.40)
    Property: $20,000 ($43.86)
    Other License: $10,000 ($21.93)

Bell City government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,000 ($157.89)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $69,000 ($151.32)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $3,000 ($6.58)

Bell City government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $116,000 ($254.39)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bell City:

  • KRHW (1520 AM; 5 kW; SIKESTON, MO)
  • KZIM (960 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KAPE (1550 AM; 5 kW; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KWOC (930 AM; 5 kW; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • KOTC (830 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KENNETT, MO; Owner: EAGLE BLUFF ENTERPRISES)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KSIM (1400 AM; 1 kW; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bell City:

  • KWKZ (106.1 FM; CHARLESTON, MO; Owner: ANDERSON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KBHI (107.1 FM; MINER, MO; Owner: DANA R WITHERS)
  • KBXB (97.9 FM; SIKESTON, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KGMO (100.7 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KEZS-FM (102.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: ZIMMER BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCGQ-FM (99.3 FM; GORDONVILLE, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • WKIB (96.5 FM; ANNA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS)
  • KREZ (104.7 FM; CHAFFEE, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)
  • KDEX-FM (102.3 FM; DEXTER, MO; Owner: DEXTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMHM (104.1 FM; LUTESVILLE, MO; Owner: HAROLD L. LAWDER)
  • KRCU (90.9 FM; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS, SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KKLR-FM (94.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC)
  • KLUE (103.5 FM; POPLAR BLUFF, MO; Owner: BENJAMIN STRATEMEYER)
  • KGKS (93.9 FM; SCOTT CITY, MO; Owner: ZIMMER RADIO OF MID-MISSOURI, INC.)
  • KYRX (97.3 FM; MARBLE HILL, MO; Owner: DANA R. WITHERS)

TV broadcast stations around Bell City:

  • K47FB (Channel 47; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K69HT (Channel 69; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KBSI (Channel 23; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: KBSI LICENSEE L.P.)
  • KFVS-TV (Channel 12; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • K65GP (Channel 65; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WDKA (Channel 49; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WDKA ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPSD-TV (Channel 6; PADUCAH, KY; Owner: WPSD-TV, LLC)
  • K58FD (Channel 58; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KCGI-CA (Channel 45; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: TRI-STATE CHRISTIAN TV, INC.)
  • K33EQ (Channel 33; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K67HF (Channel 67; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)

Bell City fatal accident list:

Jan 23, 1988 00:14 AM, 91, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 24Number of bridges
  • 135ft / 40.9mTotal length
  • $2,161,000Total costs
  • 12,901Total average daily traffic
  • 1,257Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,019Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bell City, MO - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 31990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 32010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bell City, MO

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: N0UPT, Licensee ID: L00638615, Grant Date: 02/13/2003, Expiration Date: 02/13/2013, Cancellation Date: 02/14/2015, Registrant: Joseph F Scherer, Rt 1 Box 182, Bell City, MO 63735

  • Call Sign: KD0RUJ, Licensee ID: L01707257, Grant Date: 05/01/2012, Expiration Date: 05/01/2022, Certifier: Jessica M Steil, Registrant: Jessica M Steil, 25032 Plum St, Bell City, MO 63735


Most common first names in Bell City, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1281.7 years
William987.4 years
Mary881.0 years
George878.7 years
Charles773.7 years
Jesse477.3 years
Clyde476.0 years
Lee480.3 years
Roy472.8 years
Raymond477.0 years
Most common last names in Bell City, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Pullen770.7 years
Mobbs677.2 years
Jennings674.7 years
Hess562.2 years
Spears576.8 years
Mason568.8 years
Fisher584.6 years
Scherer571.0 years
Green578.4 years
Garner585.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bell City, MO
  • 65.7%Utility gas
  • 20.0%Electricity
  • 9.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.8%Wood
  • 1.0%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bell City, MO
  • 79.6%Electricity
  • 13.9%Utility gas
  • 4.6%No fuel used
  • 1.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Bell City compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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