Bellwood, IL is a village located in Proviso Township in Cook County, Illinois. It is a suburb of Chicago and is situated approximately 13 miles west of the city center. The crime rate in Bellwood is higher than the national average, with a rate of 27.71 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national average of 22.7 per 1,000 residents. The school district serving Bellwood is Bellwood School District 88, which has a rating of 3 out of 10 on GreatSchools.org.

Nearby amenities in Bellwood include several parks, such as Eisenhower Park and Memorial Park, as well as grocery stores like Jewel-Osco and Aldi. There are also several tourist attractions nearby, including the Brookfield Zoo and the Frank Lloyd Wright Home and Studio. The average household income in Bellwood is approximately $50,000, which is lower than the nearby neighborhoods of Oak Park and River Forest, where the average household income is over $100,000.

The job growth in Bellwood is relatively slow, with an unemployment rate of 8.3% as of 2020, which is higher than the national average. However, the village is located close to major highways and public transportation, making it easy for residents to commute to job opportunities in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Overall, Bellwood offers a mix of amenities and challenges for potential residents.