Bellwood is a small town of 513 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $61,667
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bellwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bellwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bellwood city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.3
Bellwood's overall cost of living index is 88.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bellwood costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bellwood, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$114,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$722
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
85.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Bellwood's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents
— 97% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
12.5 /100k
Property Crime
99.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bellwood is served primarily by DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bellwood, NE
National Avg
School District
DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bellwood sees average highs of 31.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 30.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Bellwood's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bellwood roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $114,900 and median rent is $722/month.
Bellwood's violent crime rate is 12.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 99.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bellwood are operated by DAVID CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 13.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bellwood, NE has a population of 513, a median household income of $61,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bellwood averages 31.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.2 inches
with about 31.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bellwood, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68624.
The population of Bellwood, Nebraska is 513 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bellwood: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $114,900, median household income $61,667, crime index 4 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bellwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
