Belmond, Iowa
Belmond is a city of 2,694 people in Wright County, Iowa, founded in October 21, 1881.
Why visit Belmond
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include New Lyric Theatre.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 31 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Belmond
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belmond
Belmond is a city in Wright County, Iowa, United States. It is located along U.S. Route 69, 14 miles (23 km) by road from Clarion, the county seat. The population was 2,463 in the 2020 census, a decline from 2,560 in 2000.
From the Wikipedia article Belmond, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes2
Cattlemans' at the Club
Restaurant · American, Mexican, Steak House, Brunch, Bar And Grill, Snack · 0.7 mi
Http://www.cattlemansattheclub.com/
1608 3rd Street Northeast, Belmond
History
On October 14, 1966, an F5 tornado ripped apart the community, destroying or damaging about 600 homes and 75 businesses. Six people were killed and large swaths of the town were left in ruins. On June 12, 2013, an EF3 tornado affected the northern sections of town by damaging or destroying several businesses and homes.
Belmond was impacted by major flooding in the June 2008 Midwest floods, along with many other parts of the state of Iowa.
From the History section of Belmond, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship7
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Richard O. Jacobson Elementary School
School · 0.4 mi
1004 Seventh Street Ne, Belmond
Healthcare3
Map of Belmond
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 6°F | 0.7 in | 8.9 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 11°F | 0.9 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 5.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 1.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 59°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 62°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 2.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 25°F | 1.5 in | 2.9 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 13°F | 1.2 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Clarion (11 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
Wright County has had 17 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)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hampton Municipal Airport (HPT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Mason City 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Algona 35 mi northwest, about 57 min by car
- Fort Dodge 37 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Greene 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Parkersburg 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Roland 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gilbert 51 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Manson 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Shell Rock 53 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Pocahontas 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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