Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Bethel is a small town in Ohio with a population of 2,639. Residents earn $42,961 per year, which is 43% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bethel has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bethel is $42,961, 43% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Bethel is $142,700, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Bethel is below the national average at 253 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,308 per 100,000, 120% above the national average.
10.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $42,961 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,446 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,434 |
| County GDP | $5,048M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 174 |
| Retail | 237 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.01% |
| Commute Time | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $142,700 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $253,581 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| Median List Price | $195,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $150 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.7% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,718 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.01% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 30.1% |
| Mental Distress | 22.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,183/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Total Violent | 253.4/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Murder | 36.2/100K |
| 475% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 217.2/100K |
| Total Property | 4,308.5/100K |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 579.3/100K |
| Theft | 3,693.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 36.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 870 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9629°N, 84.0846°W |
| County FIPS | 21037 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,833/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 174 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 237 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 30.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |