At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,581/100K
4,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
70.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bethlehem a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Bethlehem reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,490/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age11.6 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans70.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,581/100K
Property4,490/100K
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death16,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain58.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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%
Broadband77.0%
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.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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