Bethany, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,164 Population 713/sq mi density
$46,016 Median Income $24,094 per capita
$119,700 Home Value $138,120 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
205 Violent Crime/100K 512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,016 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 21.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation906 ft (276 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density713/sq mi
Coordinates40.2683°N, 94.0283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
76 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 21.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 135 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 143 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 83 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 142 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 138 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 218 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 88 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 95 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 17 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 40 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 63 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 41 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 97 km 0
May 20, 1959 EF4 88 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 5, 2022 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.7 in

Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (1.0").

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