Ohio
Bethesda is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,230. Residents earn $33,606 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bethesda receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bethesda offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bethesda is $33,606, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 16.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bethesda is $98,800, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Bethesda experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,606 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,106 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,196 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,561 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 346 |
| County GDP | $1,576M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,144 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.18% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $98,800 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $142,909 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,144 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.18% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.7% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,998/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 29.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.4 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,220 ft (372 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,984/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0166°N, 81.0726°W |
| County FIPS | 39067 |
Winner: Republican by 55.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,984/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |