Bethlehem, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Ohio County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,568
Population
727/sq mi density
$87,500
Median Income
$40,310 per capita
$203,000
Home Value
$220,105 Zillow
$1,291
Median Rent
17.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,000 home value, $1,291/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 15.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Bethlehem has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 30°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.7").