Bethel, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 743/sq mi density
$59,375 Median Income $35,365 per capita
$55,000 Home Value $275,382 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,000 home value, $475/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density743/sq mi
Coordinates39.8767°N, 92.0241°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKirksville Regional (IRK)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.5"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 17.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.06"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 142 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 44 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 181 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 49 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 59 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 100 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF4 72 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 73 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 64 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 65 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 62 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
March 42°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 1.9 in

Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.7").

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