Bell township, Pennsylvania
Bell township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Bell township is a geographic entity located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,081. The land area covers 21.49 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,081 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 52.4 yrs | ±4.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 969 | ±151 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,033 | ±147 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 969 | ±151 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $139,200 | ±$45,551 |
| Median Gross Rent | $663 | ±$58 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,750 | ±$22,670 |
| Per Capita Income | $52,776 | ±$13,668 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 163 | ±64 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 983 | ±157 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.4% | ±3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF BELL
GUS Population: 2,081 (2024)
ID: 174799
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
PO BOX D, SALINA PA 15680-0278
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GUS Population: 350,935 (2024)
ID: 212195
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATION
2 N MAIN ST, STE 107, GREENSBURG PA 15601
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Spring Church, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-02 | Arnold, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | Lower Burrell, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Sarver, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Lower Burrell, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Lower Burrell, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Leechburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Derry, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington
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College | 10.4 mi away | 3550 Seventh Street Road, New Kensington, PA, 15068-1765 |
7243345466
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APOLLO MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 219 NORTH PENNSYLVANIA AVE, APOLLO, PA, 15613 |
(724) 478-4214
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Seton Hill University
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College | 14.2 mi away | 1 Seton Hill Drive, Greensburg, PA, 15601 |
7248342200
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VANDERGRIFT PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 128C WASHINGTON AVENUE, VANDERGRIFT, PA, 15690 |
(724) 568-2212
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Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg
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College | 14.5 mi away | 222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A, Greensburg, PA, 15601-3304 |
7248321050
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DELMONT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 75 SCHOOL STREET, DELMONT, PA, 15626 |
(724) 468-5329
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Bella Capelli Academy
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College Vocational | 15.4 mi away | 151 Wyngate Drive, Monroeville, PA, 15146-2388 |
4123736309
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MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 4130 SARDIS RD, MURRYSVILLE, PA, 15668 |
(724) 327-1102
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Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
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College Vocational | 15.6 mi away | The Plaza, 320 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA, 15146-2229 |
8009204593
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LOWER BURRELL BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 3052 WACHTER AVENUE, LOWER BURRELL, PA, 15068 |
(724) 339-1565
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SALINA 3 W, PA US, located 2.0 miles from Bell township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.0° | 19.8° | 27.9° | 3.50" | 7.1" |
| February | 38.9° | 21.1° | 30.0° | 2.75" | 8.2" |
| March | 48.1° | 27.9° | 38.0° | 3.46" | 5.5" |
| April | 61.4° | 37.8° | 49.6° | 3.68" | 0.3" |
| May | 71.1° | 48.1° | 59.6° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.6° | 56.6° | 67.6° | 4.89" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.6° | 61.1° | 71.8° | 4.79" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.6° | 59.4° | 70.5° | 4.23" | 0.0" |
| September | 75.5° | 52.7° | 64.1° | 3.97" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.3° | 41.8° | 52.5° | 3.31" | 0.0" |
| November | 51.1° | 32.9° | 42.0° | 3.46" | 1.8" |
| December | 40.7° | 25.5° | 33.1° | 3.35" | 5.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmore borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Slickville CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Saltsburg borough | Borough | 3.6 mi | — |
| Orchard Hills CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Apollo borough | Borough | 5.9 mi | — |
| Oklahoma borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4212905208. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.