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Bethlehem, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ohio County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
2,568
Population
727/sq mi density
$87,500
Median Income
$40,310 per capita
$203,000
Home Value
$202,535 Zillow
$1,291
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
531 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $1,291/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
44.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethlehem experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0444°N, 80.6881°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ohio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pittsburgh International (PIT) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0439 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in |
Bethlehem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.3").