The Town FilesBell County, Texas
386,897 people. The median home is worth $241,000 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $68,865.
Towns in Bell County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Killeen | 153,095 | $215,400 | $60,977 | 30.3 |
| Temple | 82,073 | $239,000 | $68,204 | 33.8 |
| Harker Heights | 33,097 | $287,800 | $81,190 | 33.0 |
| Belton | 23,054 | $258,700 | $59,130 | 32.4 |
| Nolanville | 5,917 | $244,900 | $72,480 | 31.8 |
| Morgan's Point Resort | 4,636 | $245,100 | $79,450 | 38.2 |
People and housing
| Bell County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $241,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,224 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,865 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
129,627 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,107 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 985 storm events in Bell County from 1996 to 2026, with 18 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bell County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| September 10, 2008 | Hurricane | EM-3294: Hurricane Ike |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).