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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. The area receives 31.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,446 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3419°N, 97.2399°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Butler County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in |
Bellwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.8").