Bethany, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Bethany, MO
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 $46,016 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,094. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethany is $119,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,120. Median rent is $634/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Bethany reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 512/100K.
Education
22.1% of adults in Bethany hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethany has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.