Cost of Living in Bell County, KY

What does it cost to live in Bell County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$33,658

Median Rent

$608/mo

Median Home

$76,700

Affordability

606

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$388
Property Tax$49
Insurance$26

Total Monthly$463
% of Income16.5%

Renting

Median Rent$608
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$633
% of Income21.7%

Living in Bell County, Kentucky

Bell County has a median household income of $33,658 with housing costs that represent 16.5% of income for owners and 21.7% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.