Beloit, Wisconsin
Beloit is a city of 36,534 people in Rock County, Wisconsin, founded in 1836.
Why visit Beloit
Townapedia lists 20 museums and landmarks, 36 parks and trails, 89 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Classic Cinema Beloit XQ, Beloit Water Tower, City of Beloit Waterworks and Pump Station and Country Club of Beloit.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 80°F; January lows average 11°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Beloit
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Beloit
Beloit is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. It is located along the Rock River in southern Wisconsin, on the state border with Illinois. The population was 36,657 at the 2020 census. The Janesville–Beloit metropolitan statistical area, consisting solely of Rock County, has an estimated 165,000 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Beloit, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Eaton Chapel
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Not a religious chapel; the building is used as an auditorium.
Museums and landmarks20
Beloit Water Tower
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Water tower in Beloit, United States of America
City of Beloit Waterworks and Pump Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Pumping station in Beloit, United States
Dougan Round Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Round barn in Beloit, United States of America
Fairbanks Flats
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Beloit, Wisconsin, NRHP-listed
H.D. Jameson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Lathrop-Munn Cobblestone House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Wisconsin, United States
Near East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic district in Beloit, Wisconsin
Pearsons Hall of Science
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
University building in Beloit, Wisconsin, United States
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Turtleville Iron Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
8 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds36
24 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes89
Captain's Galley
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.7 mi
305 Oak Grove Avenue, South Beloit
Mo-Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-18:30
G5 Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 3.0 mi
1895 Gateway Boulevard
Tu 16:00-20:00; We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Hatley's Pub
Bar and pub · 1.8 mi
435 East Grand Avenue, Beloit
Mo 16:00-24:00; Tu-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 09:00-02:00;...
South Beloit Mexican Food and Bakery
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.2 mi
129 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit
Tony and Maria's Italian Pizzeria
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Fish · 2.2 mi
1181 Madison Road
We-Su 16:00-23:00
77 more on the map.
History
Twelve men in Colebrook, New Hampshire created the "New England Emigrating Company" in October 1836, and sent Horace White to find a suitable region of Wisconsin in which to settle. The level fields and the water power of Turtle Creek and "unlimited gravel" in the area around what is now Beloit fixed the site of the village and farms. White purchased the land. At the same time as the Colebrook settlers, six families from Bedford, New Hampshire, arrived and settled in the region. They said the Rock River Valley had a "New England look" that made them feel at home. The village was platted in 1838 and was planned with wide streets, building on the New England model.
Beloit was originally named New Albany (after Albany, Vermont) in 1837 by its founder, Caleb Blodgett. The name was changed to Beloit in 1838. The name was coined to be reminiscent of Detroit.
Beloit lays claim to such inventions as the speedometer, John Francis Appleby's twine binder, and Korn Kurls, which resemble Cheetos, and the original puffed cheese snack.
From the History section of Beloit, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
1810 Emerson House Bed and Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
1810 Emerson Street, Beloit
Churches and places of worship24
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
212 West Grand Avenue, Beloit
Church of St. Thomas the Apostle
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Shopiere Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Saint Peters Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 2.7 mi
620 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit
Faith Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 3.2 mi
1305 Blackhawk Boulevard, South Beloit
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries74
F J Turner High School
School · 2.2 mi
1231 East Inman Parkway, Town of Beloit
Healthcare7
Mercyhealth Urgent Care–Beloit
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
2825 Prairie Avenue, Beloit
Map of Beloit
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 11°F | 1.6 in | 9.8 in |
| Feb | 29°F | 14°F | 1.5 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.1 in | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 1.1 in |
| May | 66°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 2.4 in | 2.7 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 10.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Beloit (1 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
Rock County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2007-08-26: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Roscoe 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Machesney Park 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Loves Park 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Rockford 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Belvidere 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Woodstock 33 mi southeast, about 53 min by car
- Freeport 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Huntley 39 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- McHenry 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Madison 44 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Downtown Beloit, Wisconsin, Visit Beloit, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2013-09-14 St. Paul's Episcopal, 212 W. Grand Ave., Beloit, WI, West, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lathrop-Munn Cobblestone House, 524 Bluff Street, Beloit, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Fairbanks Flat 215 Birch Avenue, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Near East Side Historic District Beloit WI at 704 Park, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Congregational Church Beloit WI, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2013-09-14 City of Beloit Waterworks and Pump Station, 1005 Pleasant St., Beloit, WI, West View, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image The Shopiere Congregational Church, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H.D. Jameson House, TheCatalyst31, CC0
- Turtleville Iron Bridge, Spanning Turtle Creek, on Lathers Road, Beloit vicinity (Rock County, Wisconsin), Jeff Dean, Photographer, Public domain
- Dougan Round Barn, weatherbird2003, CC BY 2.0
- Beloit Water Tower Place, Flickr User OldOnliner (Mark Preuschl), CC BY-SA 2.0
- 2013-09-14 Pearsons Hall of Science, Beloit College, Beloit, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Church of St. Thomas the Apostle, W. View, 822 E. Grand Ave, Beloit, WI, Sa magnuson33, CC BY-SA 3.0
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