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Bethune, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Kit Carson County County
Bethune, CO
At a Glance
How Bethune Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bethune's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bethune a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bethune residents earn a median household income of $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,700. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 333 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bethune is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,459. Median rent is $808/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bethune reports 329 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,825/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Bethune hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bethune has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.