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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 $127,395 Zillow
$634 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 272 sunny days/yr
33 Violent Crime/100K 1,664 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, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $634/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 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 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

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 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (May) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

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 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.4 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in

Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.9").

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