Bellwood, Nebraska

About Bellwood

Set in the central part of Nebraska, Bellwood is a tiny community, home to 410 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bellwood holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,783 residents per square mile.

📰 Bellwood News Today

• Marion Meister Obituary Jul 22, 2026 McKown Funeral Home · Jul 22
• Bellwood, NE Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Aug 31
• Harry Wilson Obituary (1940 - 2025) - David City, NE - The Columbus Telegram Legacy | Obituary · Dec 20
• Don Peters Obituary Dec 17, 2025 McKown Funeral Home · Dec 17
• Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud Banking Dive · Mar 19

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What Makes Bellwood Unique

• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.23 sq mi.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bellwood

• Bell Park reviews ★

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🏫 Schools in Bellwood

• BELLWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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