Bell County, KY Economy


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Bell, KY County is a great place to live for those looking for more affordable living costs. With an average 2 bedroom rent of $740 per month, it is much lower than the US average of $1,430 per month. The grocery cost index for Bell, KY County is 91 versus 100 in the US, making it even more attractive for people who are budget-conscious. There are also many local businesses offering jobs and services in Bell, KY County such as Greenwood Logging Inc., Grubbs Excavating LLC and D & W Home Services LLC.

Bell County has an unemployment rate of 5.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Bell County has seen the job market decrease by -0.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.1%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Bell County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Bell County is 6.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Bell County is 5.8%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Bell County
- The average income of a Bell County resident is $14,657 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Bell County resident is $32,123 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyBell, KentuckyUnited States
  5.96
  -3.5%-6.2%
  21.1%33.5%
  6.0%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $17,542$37,638
  $32,123$69,021
  $42,288$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.4%1.2%
  3.3%0.5%
  3.4%6.8%
  13.2%10.0%
  1.4%2.5%
  14.0%11.0%
  5.0%4.8%
  1.6%0.8%
  0.7%1.9%
  1.7%4.7%
  0.3%1.9%
  1.8%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  9.9%9.3%
  16.0%14.0%
  1.6%2.1%
  6.5%7.0%
  4.6%4.8%
  8.2%4.7%
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