At a Glance
Median Income
$42,961
$24,716 per capita
Home Value
$142,700
Zillow: $265,169
Median Rent
$692/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
1,086/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
82.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
24.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethel a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bethel residents earn a median household income of $42,961 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,716. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,434 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethel is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,169. Median rent is $692/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Bethel reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,086/100K.
Education
10.1% of adults in Bethel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethel has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,639
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density1,833/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,961
Per Capita$24,716
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$5,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,700
Rent$692
Ownership48.7%
Zillow$265,169
Housing Units1,236
Rent Burden40.7%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property1,086/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,183/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation870 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+82.4%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bethel was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.