Beloit is a city in Rock County. The beautiful and historic City of Beloit is located along Interstate 39/90, just north of the Wisconsin border. The City Center is located along the beautiful Rock River, while the new Gateway Business Park is easily accessible on the east side of the Interstate. The City is conveniently located with the City of Chicago to the southeast along Interstate 90, while Madison, Wisconsin is less than an hour’s drive to the north. The City is directly connected to Milwaukee via Interstate Highway 43, which merges with Interstate 39/90 in Beloit, forming a strategic transportation network in the nation’s heartland.
Beloit is a center for the arts and includes many cultural assets. The Wright Museum of Art and the internationally acclaimed Logan Museum of Anthropology are located at Beloit College. The exciting new Industrial Arts Museum and the ever popular Angel Museum, along with the City’s Historical Society and the Hanchett-Bartlett Homestead celebrate the City’s proud heritage. Many beautiful pieces of public art adorn the riverfront, downtown and the Beloit College Campus. The City shares a world-class symphony orchestra with its neighbors in Janesville and has numerous special arts events and activities each year.
Beloit is the home of Beloit College. It is also home to a Hormel plant, a Frito Lay plant, the world's largest can of Chili, and the Beloit Snappers baseball club of the Midwest League. Beloit lays claim to such inventions as the speedometer, Korn Kurls,and John Francis Appleby's twine binder. Korn Kurls, which resemble present day Cheetos, are credited for the founding of the snack food industry.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $95,791
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 36,633. Beloit covers 16.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 780 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 53511, 53512 - Area code: 608
Weather
Beloit, WI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 11.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 15 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Beloit is 35.25 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.64 Inches.
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The City Center is located along the beautiful Rock River, while the new Gateway Business Park is easily accessible on the east side of the Interstate. The City is conveniently located with the City of Chicago to the southeast along Interstate 90, while Madison, Wisconsin is less than an hour’s drive to the north. The City is directly connected to Milwaukee via Interstate Highway 43, which merges with Interstate 39/90 in Beloit, forming a strategic transportation network in the nation’s heartland.