Vermont
Bethel is a small town in Vermont with a population of 555. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bethel receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bethel stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bethel is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Bethel is $269,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Bethel has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches, including 75.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,250 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,209 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,103 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,052 |
| County GDP | $3,759M |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 245 |
| Manufacturing | 110 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $269,100 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,651 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| Median List Price | $175,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $237 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.2% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,135 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,255 |
| 222% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 29.0% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 30.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 10.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,663/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 69.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.9 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 75.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8297°N, 72.6345°W |
| County FIPS | 50027 |
Winner: Democrat by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 199 |
| Retail Stores | 245 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |