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Bethel, MO
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Bethel, MO
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 $59,375 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,365. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,914. Median rent is $475/month, with 14.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bethel reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 851/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.