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Bethel, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Campbell County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,639 Population 1,833/sq mi density
$42,961 Median Income $24,716 per capita
$142,700 Home Value $253,581 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 40.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 2,741 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$42,961 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$142,700 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation870 ft (265 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density1,833/sq mi
Coordinates38.9629°N, 84.0846°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 56 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 142 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 90 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 130 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 104 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 126 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 31 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 142 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 145 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 51 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 31 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 118 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 142 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 46 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 98 km
Mar 20, 2023 13 km SSW of Rio Grande, Ohio M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 2,626 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 69 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 36
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 51 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 39 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 22 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 41 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 27 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 15 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 48 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,259 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 80 km
2003 PEACH ORCHARD 1,043 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 2.8 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Bethel has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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