Bell, California

 

Profiles Bell, Los Angeles County, California local houses, apartments, residents, hotels, hospitals, jobs, schools...

City-Data.com recommends against using Hertz

Back to California, United States.

Do you have any pictures of this city?

Bell, California map

Planning a vacation? Current weather forecast for Bell, CA

Population (year 2000): 36,664, Est. population in July 2002: 37,359 (+1.9% change)
Males: 18,516 (50.5%), Females: 18,148 (49.5%)

Elevation: 135 feet

County: Los Angeles

Land area: 2.5 square miles

Zip code: 90201

Median resident age: 25.9 years
Median household income: $29,946 (year 2000)
Median house value: $167,100 (year 2000)

New: Bell, CA residents, houses, and apartments details

Races in Bell:

  • Hispanic (90.9%)
  • Other race (43.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (5.8%)
  • Two or more races (4.8%)
  • American Indian (1.6%)
  • Black (1.3%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: United States (2.4%), Arab (1.6%).
Bell, California map

For population 25 years and over in Bell

  • High school or higher: 35.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.3%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bell city

  • Never married: 36.6%
  • Now married: 49.5%
  • Separated: 4.8%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 5.0%

53.3% Foreign born (51.0% Latin America).


Bell satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Huntington Park, CA (2.4 miles, pop. 61,348).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Long Beach, CA (12.2 miles, pop. 461,522).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (15.2 miles, pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Maywood, CA (0.7 miles), Cudahy, CA (1.0 miles), Bell Gardens, CA (2.0 miles), Huntington Park, CA (2.4 miles), Commerce, CA (2.5 miles), South Gate, CA (2.5 miles), Walnut Park, CA (2.9 miles), East Los Angeles, CA (3.8 miles).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $54,500
  • 1997: 0 buildings, average cost: $0
  • 1998: 0 buildings, average cost: $0
  • 1999: 0 buildings, average cost: $0
  • 2000: 1 building, average cost: $68,000
  • 2001: 0 buildings, average cost: $0
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $72,800
  • 2003: 27 buildings, average cost: $109,000

New: Bell, California business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (29.1%), Educational,health and social services (13.5%), Retail trade (10.7%).
Crime in Bell (2002):
  • 2 murders (5.3 per 100,000)
  • 12 rapes (31.6 per 100,000)
  • 83 robberies (218.4 per 100,000)
  • 148 assaults (389.4 per 100,000)
  • 118 burglaries (310.4 per 100,000)
  • 262 larceny counts (689.3 per 100,000)
  • 249 auto thefts (655.1 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 272.6 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.6)

Crime in Bell (2001):
  • 1 murder (2.7 per 100,000)
  • 11 rapes (29.5 per 100,000)
  • 94 robberies (251.7 per 100,000)
  • 112 assaults (299.9 per 100,000)
  • 218 burglaries (583.7 per 100,000)
  • 168 larceny counts (449.9 per 100,000)
  • 213 auto thefts (570.4 per 100,000)
  • City-data.com crime index = 259.2 (higher means more crime)

Average weather in Bell, California

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average temp. (°F) 58.2 59.7 60.9 64.3 67.0 71.5 75.4 76.3 74.8 69.7 62.9 58.4
High temperature (°F) 69.0 70.6 71.3 75.4 77.1 82.1 86.7 87.5 85.8 80.9 74.4 69.8
Low temperature (°F) 47.3 48.8 50.5 53.2 57.0 60.8 64.1 65.1 63.7 58.5 51.4 46.9
Precipitation (in) 3.4 3.7 3.0 0.8 0.3 0.1 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.4 1.1 1.8

 

Back to the top

Normal climate around Bell, California

Based on data reported by main weather stations

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days with precip. 6 5 5 3 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 5
Wind speed (mph) 5.2 6.0 6.7 7.4 7.1 7.0 6.8 6.6 6.2 5.6 5.2 5.0
Morning humidity (%) 76 78 80 80 81 82 82 82 83 81 79 77
Afternoon humidity (%) 53 54 55 51 55 56 54 53 54 54 53 52
Sunshine (%) 71 71 71 70 62 62 70 72 71 70 75 72
Days clear of clouds 12 10 11 12 10 12 18 19 15 13 13 13
Partly cloudy days 8 7 9 10 13 12 11 10 11 11 8 8
Cloudy days 11 11 11 8 8 6 2 2 4 7 8 10
Snowfall (in) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

 

Hospitals/medical centers near Bell:
  • COMMUNITY HOSP OF HUNTINGTON PARK (about 3 miles; HUNTINGTON PARK, CA)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES DOCTORS HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA)
  • LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bell:
  • LONG BEACH /DAUGHERTY FIELD/ (about 12 miles; LONG BEACH, CA; ID: LGB)
  • LOS ANGELES INTL (about 16 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; ID: LAX)
  • LOS ALAMITOS AAF (about 17 miles; LOS ALAMITOS, CA; ID: SLI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Bell:
  • COMPTON/WOODLEY (about 8 miles; COMPTON, CA; ID: CPM)
  • JACK NORTHROP FIELD/HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL (about 12 miles; HAWTHORNE, CA; ID: HHR)
  • EL MONTE (about 13 miles; EL MONTE, CA; ID: EMT)

Back to the top

College/University in Bell:
  • CYNTHIAS BEAUTY ACADEMY (Full-time enrollment: 315; Location: 4130 E GAGE AVE; Private, for-profit)
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bell:
  • EAST LOS ANGELES OCCUPATIONAL CENTER (about 6 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; Full-time enrollment: 2,186)
  • EAST LOS ANGELES COLLEGE (about 6 miles; MONTEREY PARK, CA; FT enrollment: 12,670)
  • COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; COMPTON, CA; FT enrollment: 3,797)
  • LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 8 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; FT enrollment: 8,528)
  • FASHION INSTITUTE OF DESIGN AND MERCH-LOS ANGELES (about 8 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; FT enrollment: 2,112)
  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES (about 8 miles; LOS ANGELES, CA; FT enrollment: 14,556)
  • CERRITOS COLLEGE (about 9 miles; NORWALK, CA; FT enrollment: 11,666)
Public high school in Bell:
  • BELL SENIOR HIGH (Students: 4,735; Location: 4328 BELL AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Bell:
  • CORONA AVENUE ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,927; Location: 3825 BELL AVE.; Grades: KG - 05)
  • NUEVA VISTA ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,467; Location: 4412 RANDOLPH ST.; Grades: KG - 05)
  • WOODLAWN AVENUE ELEMENTARY (Students: 1,254; Location: 6314 WOODLAWN AVE.; Grades: KG - 05)
Private primary/middle school in Bell:
  • ARK ANGELS PRE-SCH/KDGN DAYCAR (Students: 40; Location: 6714 PINE AVE; Grades: PK - KG)

Bell compared to California state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
  • Population density above state average for cities.


Back to the top


Strongest AM radio stations in Bell:
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFWB (980 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMPC (1540 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBLA (1580 AM; 50 kW; SANTA MONICA, CA)
  • KXMX (1190 AM; 25 kW; ANAHEIM, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTNQ (1020 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTNQ-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KNX (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KXTA (1150 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KDIS (1110 AM; 50 kW; PASADENA, CA; Owner: ABC,INC.)
  • KRLA (870 AM; 20 kW; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KSPN (710 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KLTX (1390 AM; 5 kW; LONG BEACH, CA; Owner: HI-FAVOR BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bell:
  • KPWR (105.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KRTH-FM (101.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KCBS-FM (93.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KSCA (101.9 FM; GLENDALE, CA; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KZLA-FM (93.9 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLOS (95.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLOS-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • K212FA (90.3 FM; TEMPLE CITY, CA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KOST (103.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KUSC (91.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KKBT (100.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLSX (97.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KIIS-FM (102.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KLVE (107.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KLVE-FM LICENSE CORP.)
  • KPCC (89.3 FM; PASADENA, CA; Owner: PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KHHT (92.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KBIG-FM (104.3 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKLA-FM (99.5 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NEW INSPIRATION BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMZT-FM (105.1 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: MOUNT WILSON FM BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KPFK (90.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC)
  • KTWV (94.7 FM; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bell:
  • KCBS-TV (Channel 2; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KTRO-LP (Channel 50; LANCASTER, CA; Owner: ROBERT D. ADELMAN)
  • KTLA-TV (Channel 5; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KTLA INC.)
  • KABC-TV (Channel 7; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: ABC HOLDING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KCAL-TV (Channel 9; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: VIACOM TELEVISION STATIONS GROUP OF LOS ANGELES LLC)
  • KNBC (Channel 4; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (KNBC-TV), INC.)
  • KMEX-TV (Channel 34; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KMEX LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • KAZA-TV (Channel 54; AVALON, CA; Owner: PAPPAS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LICENSE LLC)
  • KDOC-TV (Channel 56; ANAHEIM, CA; Owner: GOLDEN ORANGE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KOCE-TV (Channel 50; HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES, COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIST.)
  • KCET (Channel 28; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: COMMUNITY TELEVISION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA)
  • KSMV-LP (Channel 33; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KJLA, LLC)
  • KFTR (Channel 46; ONTARIO, CA; Owner: TELEFUTURA LOS ANGELES LLC)
  • KTTV (Channel 11; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KWHY-TV (Channel 22; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF LOS ANGELES LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KVEA (Channel 52; CORONA, CA; Owner: ESTRELLA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KCOP-TV (Channel 13; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KRCA (Channel 62; RIVERSIDE, CA; Owner: KRCA LICENSE CORP.)
  • KPXN (Channel 30; SAN BERNARDINO, CA; Owner: PAXSON LOS ANGELES LICENSE, INC.)

 

Back to the top




City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site.  Use at your own risk.  This data has been compiled from multiple government and commercial sources.  Additional information about hotels, doctors, dentists, jobs, apartments, real estate, travel attractions, weather, and many interactive features are coming soon.  Please stay tuned.