Bell City, Missouri
City · Population 461 · #483 in Missouri
About Bell City
Set in the southeastern part of Missouri, Bell City is a tiny community with an estimated population of 461.
Bell City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.55 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 838 residents per square mile.
📰 Bell City News Today
- MSHP: 1 killed, 8 injured during crash in Stoddard County, Mo. KFVS12 · Aug 2
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Bell City, Missouri 63735 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Norval Spears Obituary Jun 28, 2026 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Jul 2
- Advance wins SCAA Consolation Championship over Bell City Dexter Statesman · Feb 2
- Delores Veronica Sharp Obituary (2026) - Bell City, MO - White-Sanders Funeral Home - Fisk Legacy obituary · May 15
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What Makes Bell City Unique
- The only place in America named Bell City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏫 Schools in Bell City
- BELL CITY ELEM.
- BELL CITY HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)461
Rank in state#483 of 938
Land area0.55 sq mi
Density838/sq mi
Coordinates37.0240, -89.8193