Bell is a town in Gilchrist County, Florida, United States. The town is situated in the northern part of the county, and located in North Florida. The population was 518 at the 2020 US Census, up from 456 at the 2010 US Census. It is part of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code32619

Area code352

Living in Bell

Housing in Bell

$297K▲ 2.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bell home is worth about $297,000, up 2.6% in a year, 21% below the Florida typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Bell

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Most working residents leave Bell for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Gainesville (13%), Trenton (8%) and Lake City (3%). Half commute less than 32 miles.

Gainesville

13%

Trenton

Lake City

Cross City

0%Work in townlive and work in Bell 32 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 100Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bell →

Health in Bell

Compared with Florida

11worse than FL

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 5▼ 2 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

20%More older adults who have lost all their teethFL 12.7% · worse 18.1%More smokersFL 12.4% · worse 19.8%More uninsured adultsFL 15.9% · worse

Care nearby

Hca Florida North Florida HospitalGainesville · 27.9 mi · ER

Palms Medical Group - BellBell · 0.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bell · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bell →

Natural hazards in Bell

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Bell flood?no paid flood claims on record 8Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bell

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bell →

Climate in Bell

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Bell has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.

69° / 43°Winter

82° / 55°Spring

91° / 71°Summer

82° / 59°Fall

How much snow does Bell get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 22, with the last in spring around Mar 14.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.0° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Bell →

Schools in Bell

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School Grade A

The public schools Bell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 88% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictGILCHRISTSchools3

Bell Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 656 students Bell High School B+High · Grades 6–12 · 696 students Esther's School BellOther · Grades K–12 · 49 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.