At a Glance
Median Income
$66,469
$36,428 per capita
Home Value
$158,600
Zillow: $205,270
Median Rent
$879/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
88/100K
789/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.8%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.0% smoking rate
How Bethalto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethalto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethalto a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethalto residents earn a median household income of $66,469 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,428. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethalto is $158,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,270. Median rent is $879/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bethalto reports 88 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 789/100K.
Education
29.8% of adults in Bethalto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethalto has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,244
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,218/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,469
Per Capita$36,428
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,600
Rent$879
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$205,270
Housing Units4,458
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent88/100K
Property789/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation531 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.8%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Bethalto was founded in 1834.
The median home in Bethalto was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.