About
Life in Bellmead
Bellmead is a community of 10,550 people in Texas. The median household income is $52,075, median rent runs about $1,107 per month, and median home values are around $155,100. Unemployment is low at 4.0%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Bellmead at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.9%
Foreign-Born
19.3%
Broadband Internet
88.5%
of households
Population Growth
+0.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bellmead: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellmead, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (80.7%), and 38.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.1%
of households
Married Couples
42.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellmead
In Bellmead, rent runs 21% below the TX average, and home values are 45% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,710
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
59.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $153,819 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Bellmead
Unemployment in McLennan County, which includes Bellmead, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Bellmead: McLennan County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
McLennan County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bellmead is about 4% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bellmead Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23 min avg
How Bellmead residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellmead, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
Waco Regional Airport (ACT)
Regional airport · few flights53k passengers boarded in 2025
- 88 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 90 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 6% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bellmead runs 6% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
348
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,793.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bellmead Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 21 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
McLennan County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In McLennan County, which includes Bellmead, the most common type is drought, with 21 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | Hail | $258,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Heat | $577,000 |
| 2023 | 35 | Drought | $7.5M |
| 2022 | 25 | Drought | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | Heat | $2.8M |
| 2020 | 17 | Heat | $128,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Heat | $19,500 |
| 2018 | 14 | Drought | $35,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
McLennan County, county-wide
Bellmead is about 4% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in McLennan County, which includes Bellmead, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
170
per year
Moderate Days
192
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
McLennan County, county-wide
Bellmead is about 4% of McLennan County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellmead has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/57°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
60°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
108
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
38
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 2.69" |
| Mar | 68°F | 48°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 76°F | 54°F | 3.16" |
| May | 83°F | 64°F | 4.39" |
| Jun | 91°F | 72°F | 3.61" |
| Jul | 95°F | 75°F | 1.85" |
| Aug | 95°F | 75°F | 2.44" |
| Sep | 89°F | 68°F | 3.15" |
| Oct | 80°F | 57°F | 4.30" |
| Nov | 68°F | 46°F | 2.93" |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellmead
Uninsured
28.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellmead's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Hillcrest
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Waco
Ascension Providence
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Waco
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Waco
Psychiatric · 8.9 mi away · Waco
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellmead
Bellmead's student/teacher ratio is 16.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bellmead (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 14,785 students · in-state tuition $63,620 · 80% graduate · median earnings $72,408 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,668 students · in-state tuition $3,660 · 25% graduate · median earnings $42,245 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Waco Mammoth National Monument, 5 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellmead
Bellmead has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Waco Mammoth National Monument (5 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Waco Mammoth National Monument
National Monument
5 mi awayCities Near Bellmead
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bellmead FAQ
Is Bellmead, Texas affordable?⌄
Bellmead's median rent is $1,107/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,075/year. Median home value is $155,100.
Is Bellmead, Texas safe?⌄
Bellmead's violent crime rate was 348 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2793 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellmead, Texas?⌄
McLennan County, which includes Bellmead, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellmead, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Bellmead is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,107/month and median household income is $52,075/year. The median home value is $155,100. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellmead, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Bellmead is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from