About Bell
Set in the northern part of Florida, Bell is a tiny community counting 582 people who proudly call it home.
Bell holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 355 residents per square mile.
📰 Bell News Today
- Dolphins activate rookie WR Chris Bell from non-football injury list Sun Sentinel · Aug 17
- Stuart Bell hires ex-Alabama executive for Florida role | Exclusive The Tuscaloosa News · Aug 4
- Embattled Library Director Christal Bell-Rivera resigns Pensacola News Journal · Aug 11
- Stuart Bell confirmed as University of Florida president after chaotic approval process Higher Ed Dive · Jul 1
- UF Board of Trustees unanimously selects Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the 14th president of the University of Florida University of Florida · Jun 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bell Unique
- Positioned in northern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bell
- Akins BBQ
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bell
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bell
- BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BELL HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeTown
Population (2024)582
Rank in state#363 of 411
Land area1.64 sq mi
Density355/sq mi
Coordinates29.7569, -82.8620