Bethany, IL

Illinois · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.8 Good / 5.0
1,253 Population
$50,139 Median Income
$101,700 Home Value
$838 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
40.2 yrs Median Age
18.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.8
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Education

People

Population1,253
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,279/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 98.7%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$50,139
Per Capita Income$33,741
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate8.0%
County GDP$981M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$101,700
Zillow Value$158,549
Median Rent$838
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression24.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul27° / 76°
Rain42 in/yr
Snow13 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.5/5
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Work From Home6.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$50,139
Home Value$101,700
Median Rent$838
Poverty Rate8.0%
Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature53.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,253
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Median Age40.2 years
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 98.7% Hispanic 0.5% Other 0.8%
White98.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.8%

Language

English Only99.7%
Spanish Speakers0.3%
English 99.7% Spanish 0.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.4%
Health Insurance95.6%

Income

33% below avg
Median Household Income$50,139
Per Capita Income$33,741
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$992
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,919

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate8.0%
Total Establishments (County)342
County GDP$981M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation25
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores46
Manufacturing45
Total Establishments342

Industry Mix

Restaurants 25 Healthcare 33 Retail 46 Manufacturing 45

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,919
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,233

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.9 min
Work From Home6.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

64% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$101,700
Zillow Home Value Index$158,549

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied67.6%

Rental Costs

28% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$838

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,233
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.15%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.4%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.6%
Regular Checkup75.6%
Premature Death Rate8,830 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.1 / 10
Exercise Access65.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)25

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

27°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation41.6 in
Annual Snowfall12.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation657 ft (200 m)
Land Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Latitude39.6442°
Longitude-88.7409°
County FIPS17139

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.8%
D 24.8%

Republican +49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.8%
High School+94.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Completely rural, adjacent to metro
Population Density1,279 per sq mi
Land Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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