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Bethlehem, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Alexander County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,928
Population
515/sq mi density
$78,963
Median Income
$60,355 per capita
$290,600
Home Value
$289,141 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
391
Violent Crime/100K
4,687 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,963 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$290,600 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
40.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethlehem enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 515/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8175°N, 81.3008°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alexander County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hickory Regional (HKY) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0455 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in |
Bethlehem has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.5").