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Bethany, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Wayne County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
269
Population
538/sq mi density
$95,167
Median Income
$39,046 per capita
$225,000
Home Value
$276,022 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
14.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
23
Violent Crime/100K
2,435 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,167 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
23 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethany has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 69.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,397 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6144°N, 75.2885°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sullivan County International (MSV) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in |
Bethany has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.8").