Bellwood, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Butler County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
460 Population 2,000/sq mi density
$70,795 Median Income $33,183 per capita
$116,000 Home Value $259,056 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,795 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellwood, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,795
6% below
$33,183 per capita
Home Value
$116,000
59% below
Zillow: $259,056
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Bellwood Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bellwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
41%
Rent
63%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellwood a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellwood residents earn a median household income of $70,795 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,183. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellwood is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,056. Median rent is $735/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

12.9% of adults in Bellwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population460
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density2,000/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,795
Per Capita$33,183
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$584M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,000
Rent$735
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$259,056
Housing Units224
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,602/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,446 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellwood was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.