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A town of 241, settled in 1874.
Bellmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 350 in 1880, a peak of 624 in 1900, 247 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 3 maps from 1903 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bellmont, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Bellmont.
Since 2013, Bellmont has added 46 jobs, to 47 in 2023. A fifth of Bellmont residents live below the poverty line, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The typical journey to work here is 21 minutes. The top destinations are Mount Carmel (24%), Evansville (8%) and Patoka Township (8%).
| Bellmont | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 20% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Nearly two fifths of Bellmont’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 24%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The range runs from 24° on a January night to 88° on a July afternoon, with about 12 inches of snow a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
15% of Bellmont adults smoke cigarettes, where Illinois’ towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 14%. Of 32 CDC measures, Bellmont beats the Illinois average on 3 and trails it on 5. The share of adults in Bellmont who have obesity: 40%.
| Bellmont | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Bellmont | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.2% | 15.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.3% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Bellmont; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Bellmont residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Bellmont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Bellmont is a village in Bellmont Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois, United States. The population was 247 at the 2020 census.
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Bellmont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.