Bellwood, Nebraska facts for kids
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Bellwood, Nebraska
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 Bellwood, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Bellwood, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Butler |
| Township | Savannah |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Land | 0.23 sq mi (0.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (441 m) |
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| • Total | 407 |
| • Density | 1,739.32/sq mi (670.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68624
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-04020 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398085 |
| Website | bellwoodnebraska.com |
Bellwood is a small village located in Butler County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 407 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Bellwood
Bellwood was founded in 1890. It was created when a railroad line was built through the area. The village was named after its founder, a person named Jesse D. Bell.
Geography and Climate
Bellwood is located in Nebraska. The United States Census Bureau says the village covers about 0.24 square miles (0.61 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Weather in Bellwood
Bellwood has a climate typical of Nebraska. This means it experiences all four seasons. Summers are usually warm, and winters can be cold. The village gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Bellwood, Nebraska (coordinates:41°19′20″N 97°20′47″W / 41.3221°N 97.3465°W, 1991-2020) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.66 (17) |
0.76 (19) |
1.46 (37) |
3.09 (78) |
4.40 (112) |
5.19 (132) |
3.74 (95) |
3.90 (99) |
2.30 (58) |
2.32 (59) |
1.29 (33) |
1.08 (27) |
30.19 (766) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.4 | 3.9 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 8.9 | 9 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 5.7 | 6.1 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 71.5 |
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People of Bellwood
The number of people living in Bellwood has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from past census records:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 42 | — | |
| 1890 | 413 | 883.3% | |
| 1900 | 410 | −0.7% | |
| 1910 | 397 | −3.2% | |
| 1920 | 369 | −7.1% | |
| 1930 | 391 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 434 | 11.0% | |
| 1950 | 389 | −10.4% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −7.2% | |
| 1970 | 361 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 407 | 12.7% | |
| 1990 | 395 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 446 | 12.9% | |
| 2010 | 435 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 407 | −6.4% | |
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Bellwood in 2010
In 2010, the village had 435 residents. There were 167 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people (99.1%) identified as White. A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (35.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most families (58.1%) were married couples. The average age in Bellwood was about 37.6 years old. About 31.7% of residents were under 18.
Education in Bellwood
Younger students in Bellwood attend Bellwood Elementary School. It is located right in the village at 612 Park Street.
Once students are old enough for high school, they travel to David City. David City High School is about eleven miles away. Their sports teams are known as the Scouts.
Some students also choose to attend Aquinas & St. Mary's Catholic School. This is a private school also located in David City. The Aquinas mascot is the Monarchs.
Places to Visit
- Gustav Rohrich Sod House - This is a historical building that shows how people used to live.
See also
In Spanish: Bellwood (Nebraska) para niños
