Bethany, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Oklahoma County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
20,606
Population
3,940/sq mi density
$55,063
Median Income
$24,791 per capita
$161,500
Home Value
$177,195 Zillow
$1,071
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
208
Violent Crime/100K
1,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,063 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $1,071/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5072°N, 97.6417°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Oklahoma County County |
| Nearest Airport | Will Rogers World (OKC) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 52.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 47.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 11 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0489 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.01 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.44 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").