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Bellville, OH
Village in Richland County, Ohio.
Population
2,086
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
732
ZIP codes
0
Bellville and its ZIP codes
Bellville at a glance
- Bellville is about 2.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,396 a year, 6% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,200 and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Bellville, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellville, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,396
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$212,200
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
27.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (538), Irish Americans (264), Italian Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Bellville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,857
48,532 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$799M
FY 2026, $6,398 per person
How people get to work
Bellville, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.9%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 27.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellville, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
570
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 17°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellville, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Bellville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ButlerVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.3 |
| LexingtonVillage | 5.4 mi | 4.1 |
| LucasVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.7 |
| MansfieldCity | 9.5 mi | 30.9 |
| Lincoln HeightsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| PerrysvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| FredericktownVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| OntarioCity | 11 mi | 11.1 |
| RoselandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MifflinVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ChestervilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Candlewood LakeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| LoudonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| Hidden LakesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Apple ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6 |
| CrestlineVillage | 16 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellville, OH in?
- Bellville is in Richland County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bellville, OH?
- About 2,086 people live in Bellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellville?
- Nearby places include Butler (5.3 mi), Lexington (5.4 mi), Lucas (6.7 mi), Mansfield (9.5 mi), Lincoln Heights (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023