Bethlehem, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
218 Population 56/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bethlehem, MS

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
70.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Bethlehem Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
566%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

9.4% of adults in Bethlehem hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bethlehem has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age11.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans16.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,387
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty70.2%
County GDP$1,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$156,602
Housing Units154
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation382 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bethlehem was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.