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Bethel, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska · Bethel Census Area County
Bethel, AK
At a Glance
How Bethel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bethel residents earn a median household income of $109,718 , which is 46% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,617. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 303 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $354,400 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $435,931. Median rent is $1,657/month, with 20.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Bethel reports 1,987 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 423% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,017/100K. The murder rate is 15.3/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 1.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 31°F (-0°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.