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Crime in Bellwood summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bellwood. Key points include:
There were 265 total crimes in Bellwood in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 1,503.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 306.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bellwood is 1,197.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bellwood is -29.04% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bellwood Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bellwood / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 265 | 1,503.7 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 54 | 306.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 11.3 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 102.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 30 | 170.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 211 | 1,197.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 50 | 283.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 112 | 635.5 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 49 | 278.0 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bellwood summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bellwood. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bellwood is 98 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bellwood is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bellwood is $242,552.
The median income in Bellwood is $79,513.
Bellwood's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bellwood Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bellwood | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bellwood, IL Weather
The average high in Bellwood is 59.5° and the average low is 41.5°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.4 inches of precipitation each year with 34.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bellwood |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bellwood Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bellwood
The current population in Bellwood is 18,256. The population has decreased 4.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18,256 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 18,373 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 18,611 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 18,778 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,799 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 18,996 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 19,112 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 19,165 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 19,146 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 19,190 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 19,149 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 19,110 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 19,105 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 19,096 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 19,114 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bellwood
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Bellwood is:
2.6% White with 477 White residents.
67.6% African American with 12,349 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 191 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 34 Other residents.
1.5% Two Or More with 269 Two Or More residents.
27.0% Hispanic with 4,936 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 67.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bellwood
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Bellwood is 53.7% female with 9,812 female residents.
Bellwood is 46.3% male with 8,444 male residents.
| Gender | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bellwood for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Bellwood completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Bellwood completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Bellwood completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Bellwood completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Bellwood completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Bellwood completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bellwood completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Bellwood completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bellwood completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bellwood, Illinois
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3.4% of households in Bellwood earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Bellwood earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Bellwood earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.1% of households in Bellwood earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.5% of households in Bellwood earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Bellwood earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Bellwood earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.3% of households in Bellwood earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.5% of households in Bellwood earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.5% of households in Bellwood earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bellwood | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.5% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.5% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
