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Bethel, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Martin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,528
Population
1,455/sq mi density
$51,489
Median Income
$30,801 per capita
$114,000
Home Value
$151,594 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
43.6% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
430
Violent Crime/100K
2,336 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,489 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,000 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,455/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8072°N, 77.3763°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0408 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in |
Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (2.8").