Bethel, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Wicomico County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
431
Population
980/sq mi density
$91,111
Median Income
$40,920 per capita
$276,300
Home Value
$360,744 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$91,111 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$276,300 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 980/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5710°N, 75.6195°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Wicomico County County |
| Nearest Airport | Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively 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 |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.6").