Bell, California

Bell Local Services

33K Residents
6.3 mi from DTLA
3 mi² Area

Bell at a Glance

👥 32,830 Population
💰 $60,641 Median Household Income
🎂 33.9 Median Age
📐 2.51 mi² Total Area
🏙️ 13,079 People per sq mile
⛰️ 151 ft Elevation
🚗 6.3 mi 6 miles from Downtown LA
🌊 Coastal City 🏞️ River Access ⛰️ Mountain Area

Bell Weather

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66°F
scattered clouds
Bell, CA
Feels Like 66°
Humidity 79%
Wind 5 mph
Visibility 6.2 mi
Updated at 3:51 PM
4-Day Forecast
Monday clear sky 🌙 66° 66°
Tuesday clear sky 🌙 64° 64°
Wednesday clear sky 🌙 65° 65°

About Bell

History

Bell is an incorporated city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Located near the center of the former San Antonio Township (abolished after 1960), its population was 33,559 at the 2020 census, down from 35,477 at the 2010 census.

The Gabrieliño Indians migrated to the place now called Bell in 500 B.C. Spaniards have been living in this area of California since the mid-18th century. Among the early Spanish settlers was one of California's first families, the Lugos.

City Facts

Incorporated 1810
Government City Council
Official Site www.cityofbell.org

Economy

By December 2010, Bell was in a financial crisis due to the above-referenced public embezzlement scandals. Due to the actions of the former city's manager (Robert Rizzo) and the council in squandering the taxes of their constituents for their own benefit, there was a deficit of several million dollars in the general fund. An audit by the Los Angeles County auditor-controller concluded that the city had to significantly downsize its budget, including the possibility of disbanding its police depar

finance

Landmarks & Attractions

The city of Bell has several recreational facilities. The Bell Community Center hosts many events such as anniversaries, baptisms, birthdays, conferences, company parties, receptions, and seminars. Treder Park, located at the community center, has a gazebo, a pavilion with barbecues, and picnic tables.

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