Bellwood, PA

Bellwood, Pennsylvania

Bellwood, Pennsylvania, in Blair county, is 88 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Part of the surrounding Altoona metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Bellwood is home to some 2,016 residents.

The People and Families of Bellwood

In Bellwood, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bellwood had a median family income of $40,091. Home-based work is more common in Bellwood than in most places.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Bellwood. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Bellwood Housing

According to the 2000 census, 74% of the housing in Bellwood was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. In Bellwood you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Bellwood, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bellwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bellwood, PA

Comparing Bellwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bellwood Almanac

Bellwood Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bellwood Public Libraries

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Bellwood Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bellwood residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bellwood, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bellwood High Schools (2004)

BELLWOOD ANTIS HS
814-742-2274
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 439 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Bellwood Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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