Bellbrook, OH

Bellbrook, Ohio

Bellbrook, Ohio, in Greene county, is 6 miles SE of Kettering, Ohio (center to center) and 38 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Dayton - Springfield metropolitan area. Bellbrook contains a population of approximately 7,009.

The People and Families of Bellbrook

In Bellbrook, about 70% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bellbrook, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellbrook had a median family income of $69,770. The typical family in Bellbrook is better off than most in Ohio. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Bellbrook. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bellbrook favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $9,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Bellbrook.

Bellbrook Housing

Bellbrook has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Ohio, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Bellbrook, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bellbrook strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 17%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Bellbrook, OH

Comparing Bellbrook to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bellbrook Almanac

Bellbrook Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellbrook Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bellbrook residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bellbrook High Schools (2004)

BELLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL
3737 UPPER BELLBROOK RD
937-848-3737
Serves 872 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.8

Bellbrook Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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