Bethel, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0

B Good

104 Population 743/sq mi density

$59,375 Median Income $35,365 per capita

$55,000 Home Value $261,914 Zillow

$475 Median Rent 14.3% income on rent

52°F Avg Temperature 267 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$59,375 median income, 1.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$55,000 home value, $475/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.0 / 5.0

12.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.4°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	24°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	715 ft (218 m)
Area	0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density	743/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8767°N, 92.0241°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kirksville Regional (IRK) 31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"

1% above US avg

Snowfall 4.9"

Wettest Month (May) 4.57"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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	24°F (-4°C)	1.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.9 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
June	72°F (22°C)	4.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
September	67°F (19°C)	4.4 in
October	55°F (13°C)	3.4 in
November	42°F (5°C)	2.8 in
December	30°F (-1°C)	2.1 in

Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.3").

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