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Bethesda, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Harrison County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,230 Population 1,984/sq mi density
$33,606 Median Income $22,106 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $142,909 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 403 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,606 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethesda, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,606
55% below
$22,106 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $142,909
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
134/100K
65% below
403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bethesda Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bethesda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
35%
Rent
64%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethesda a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bethesda residents earn a median household income of $33,606 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,106. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bethesda is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,909. Median rent is $739/month, with 29.8% 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 1955.

Safety & Crime

Bethesda reports 134 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 403/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Bethesda hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethesda has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,230
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density1,984/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$33,606
Per Capita$22,106
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$1,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$739
Ownership60.6%
Zillow$142,909
Housing Units633
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent134/100K
Property403/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Bethesda was founded in 1910.
The median home in Bethesda was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.