Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf is a city of 39,647 people in Scott County, Iowa, founded in 1903.
Why visit Bettendorf
Townapedia lists 85 museums and landmarks, 66 parks and trails, 108 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Hamilton Technical College, I-74 Bridge, Abner Davison House and Anthony Burdick House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 14°F.
Weather in Bettendorf
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About Bettendorf
Bettendorf is a city in Scott County, Iowa, United States. The population was 39,102 at the 2020 census. Bettendorf is one of the five cities that comprise the Quad Cities region along the Mississippi River. It is located adjacent to Davenport, Iowa, and across the river from Moline, East Moline, and Rock Island in Illinois.
From the Wikipedia article Bettendorf, Iowa (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Hamilton Technical College
School · 4.4 mi
Trade school in Davenport, Iowa
I-74 Bridge
Bridge · 3.9 mi
Bridges across the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois
Museums and landmarks85
Abner Davison House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Anthony Burdick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.9 mi
House in Davenport, Iowa
Ball-Waterman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Benjamin Nighswander House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Black's Store
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Hampton, Illinois
Bridge Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Area in Iowa
Charles Grilk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Charles S. Simpson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Building in Davenport, Iowa
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Charles Whitaker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
Collins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in Davenport, Iowa, US
Columbia Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.4 mi
Davenport, Iowa, NRHP-listed
D.C. Eldridge House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Historic house in Iowa, United States
73 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds66
Duck Creek Park and Golf Course
Park · 3.0 mi
Park and golf course in Davenport, Iowa
Duck Creek Parkway
Park · 5.2 mi
Park in Iowa, United States of America
Vander Veer Botanical Park
Park · 5.3 mi
Botanical garden in the above historic district
54 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes108
5ive Cities Brewing
Bar and pub · 1.3 mi
2255 Falcon Avenue, Bettendorf
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Cheesy Cow Mac & Cheesery
Restaurant · Pasta · 1.8 mi
5133 Competition Drive, Bettendorf
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
96 more on the map.
History
Bettendorf lies in the original Wisconsin Territory, which the United States bought from the Sac and Fox Indians after defeating them in the Black Hawk War. The territory was ceded in the Black Hawk Purchase of 1832. The first European-American settlers established a village they called Lilienthal, after an early tavern and dance hall. The village of Gilbert developed alongside Lilienthal in 1858, honoring Elias Gilbert, who platted the original site. At that time, the residents were predominantly German immigrants and worked as farmers, skilled laborers, and small business owners. The two villages eventually combined to become the town of Gilbert.
Circa 1900, the town gave William and Joseph Bettendorf 70 acres (280,000 m2) of riverfront land on the condition that they move their iron wagon business from Davenport to Gilbert. In 1903, the town of 440 citizens petitioned for incorporation, requesting to change the town's name in honor of the brothers whose factory was a major economic influence in the early development of the city.
In the late 1940s, Aluminum Company of America (A.L.C.O.A.) chose Riverdale, an enclave of Bettendorf, for construction of the world's largest aluminum mill. The huge mill, and the attendant developments from it, created thousands of jobs and greatly increased growth in Bettendorf's population, which has continued to the present day.
From the History section of Bettendorf, Iowa on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay26
Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf - A Caesars Rewards Destination
Motel and hotel · 3.4 mi
1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf
La Quinta Inn Davenport & Conference Center
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
3330 East Kimberly Road, Davenport
Churches and places of worship45
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Quad Cities
Church · 3.8 mi
3707 Eastern Avenue, Davenport
Our Savior Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
3775 Middle Road, Bettendorf
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging36
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Healthcare17
UI Urgent Care - Davenport, 53rd Street
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.1 mi
2705 East 53rd Street, Davenport
Passport Health Bettendorf Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.7 mi
2435 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf
Map of Bettendorf
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.6 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.8 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.4 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Le Claire L&D 14 (4 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
Scott County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-06-24: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (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)
- 2019-03-23: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Davenport Municipal Airport (DVN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Hampton 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- East Moline 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Moline 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Le Claire 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Silvis 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Carbon Cliff 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Davenport 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Eldridge 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Rock Island 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Port Byron 9 mi northeast, about 14 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
- Our Savior Lutheran Church - Bettendorf, Iowa 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Savior Lutheran Church - Bettendorf, Iowa 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. John Vianney Church (Bettendorf, Iowa), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1996 St. John Vianney Church - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1996 St. John Vianney Church interior - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Our Savior Lutheran Church - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John Vianney Church rectory - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First Baptist Church - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bettendorf Public Library, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage Church - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Family Museum (Bettendorf, Iowa), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Northwest Bank Building - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter's Episcopal Church (Bettendorf, Iowa), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cambria Hotel - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Redeemer Lutheran Church (Bettendorf, Iowa), Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I-80 Rest Area - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Joan of Arc School - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Courtyard by Marriott - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Lodge - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Home2 Suites by Hilton - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ramada Bettendorf, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hope Church - Bettendorf, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- William Gabbert House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Davenport Water Co. Pumping Station No. 2, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Roswell Spencer House - outbuilding, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Oscar Nichols House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vander Veer fountain, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles Whitaker House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- E.A. Shaw House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. George McLelland Middleton House and Garage, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Union Arcade Davenport, Iowa, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Deere Mansion Moline, Smallbones, CC0
- St katherines davenport iowa, Farragutful, Public domain
- Ball-Waterman House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Benjamin Nighswander House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Charles S. Simpson House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John W. Ballard House, exterior, JiggyWittit ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rock Island RI station, Smallbones, CC0
- Edward C. Roberts House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- I. Edward Templeton House, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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