Why visit Bellevue
Townapedia lists 30 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 12 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Great River Road Bridge, Potter's Mill, Bellevue Herald Building and Bellevue State Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Bellevue
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Bellevue
Bellevue is a city in eastern Jackson County, Iowa, United States. The city lies along the Mississippi River (at Lock and Dam No. 12) and next to Bellevue State Park. In 2020, its population was 2,363; up from a count of 2,191 at the 2010 Census, making it the second-largest and only growing city in Jackson County.
From the Wikipedia article Bellevue, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Great River Road Bridge
Bridge · 0.9 mi
Bridge in Southern limit of Bellevue, Iowa
Museums and landmarks30
Potter's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Fixed construction in Iowa, United States of America
300 Potter's Drive, Bellevue
Bellevue Herald Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Iowa, United States of America
Building at 101 North Riverview Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Building in Iowa, United States of America
Building at 130–132 North Riverview Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Bellevue, Iowa, USA
Building at 306 South Second Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Iowa, United States of America
George Dyas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house located south of Bellevue, Iowa
Henry Roling House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building located northwest of Bellevue, Iowa, United States
House at 505 Court Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic residence located in Bellevue, Iowa, United States
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former courthouse in Jackson County, Iowa, United States
Kucheman Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic commercial building located in Bellevue, Iowa, United States
Lock and Dam No. 12
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Lock and dam on the Mississippi River at Bellevue, Iowa, USA
Spring Side
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house located in Bellevue, Iowa, United States
18 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Richaman's Cafe
Restaurant · Diner · 0.6 mi
602 South Riverview Street, Bellevue
River Ridge Brewing
Bar and pub · Pizza · 0.5 mi
303 South Riverview Street, Bellevue
Riverview Hotel
Restaurant · 0.4 mi
100 South Riverview Street, Bellevue
History
Jackson County, along with Jones and Linn Counties were established in 1837 and Bellevue was the named the seat of justice for all three counties. Prior to the formal opening of the county, Bellevue was laid out by John D. Bell in 1835. He built a cabin there and was the town's first postmaster. The first hotel was built by Peter Dutell in 1836, and was called the Bellevue House.
From the History section of Bellevue, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Churches and places of worship3
Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
405 Franklin Street, Bellevue
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare2
Map of Bellevue
93 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 12°F | 1.3 in | 9.3 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 1.6 in | 8.3 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 48°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 19°F | 1.9 in | 8.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bellevue L&D 12 (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-08-25: Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Galena 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Preston 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Savanna 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- East Dubuque 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Dubuque 22 mi northwest, about 35 min by car
- Stockton 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Asbury 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Mount Carroll 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Warren 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Clinton 30 mi south, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mont Rest Bellevue, Iowa, Pud00, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bellevue, Iowa from the Mississippi River 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Snowy Evening in Bellevue, Iowa (24249372589), Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Dyas House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mississippi River Lock and Dam number 12, US Army Corps of Engineers, photographer unknown, Public domain
- Springside Estate, Iowa40z, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Henry Roling House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The William Dyas Barn, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Dyas Hexagonal Bam, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paradise Farm, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GreatRiverRoadBridge, Pud00, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Shipdownthemississippi, Archbob, CC0
- UP 5546-GE AC45CCTE (43738966420), Jim Hamilton, CC BY 2.0
- House at 505 Court Street NRHP 91001073 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson County Court House NRHP 81000248 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kucheman Building NRHP 91001072 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 130-2 N Riverview St NRHP 91001069 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 130-2 N Riverview Street NRHP 91001069 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 101 North Riverview Street, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 101 N Riverview Street NRHP 91001068 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 126 S Riverview Street NRHP 91001070 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 306 S. Second Street NRHP 91001071 Jackson County, IA, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 09, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 10, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lock and Dam 12 - Mississippi River 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
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