Bell County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 369,927 inhabitants. The county was created 174 years ago in 1850. Its county seat is Belton.
There are 2 city/town in Bell County, TX. The largest city of Bell County is Little River-Academy with a population of 2,048. Other cities include and Lone Star population 1,473
Located in central Texas, Bell County offers a mix of small towns, suburbs, and military communities. The county seat and largest city is Killeen, home to the massive Fort Hood army base which dominates the local economy and culture. Killeen provides military families with amenities and services including schools, healthcare, dining, and entertainment options.
Other Bell County cities include Temple, Belton, and Harker Heights. Temple, north of Killeen, is home to the regional medical center and has a historic downtown with boutique shops and a railroad museum. Belton sits near the southern county line and contains the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Harker Heights lies next to Killeen and serves as a bedroom community for Fort Hood.
In addition to its military ties, Bell County contains wilderness areas for outdoor recreation like Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. The county's central location and proximity to Austin and Waco provide convenient access to larger metro areas. With its mix of military, small towns, and scenic landscapes, Bell County offers a diverse Central Texas lifestyle.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bell County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Little River-Academy | City in Bell County, Texas, United States | 2,048 |
Lone Star | City in Bell County, Texas, United States | 1,473 |