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Bethany, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Moultrie County County
Bethany, IL
At a Glance
How Bethany Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethany's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bethany a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bethany residents earn a median household income of $50,139 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,741. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,549. Median rent is $838/month, with 23.3% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 954/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.