Median Income
$63,162
16% lower than US avg
Home Value
$99,100
65% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.0%
76% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$633
46% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.7%
38% lower than US avg
How Bettsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population655
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density1,260/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,162
Per Capita$30,882
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$4,099M
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,100
Rent$633
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$121,331
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity36.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation703 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+91.0%
School Score5.90
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.5%
Libraries5
Is Bettsville a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bettsville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Bettsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bettsville is $63,162, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bettsville is $99,100, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $633 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Bettsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Bettsville has a population of 655 with a density of 1,260 people per square mile. The median age is 34.1 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%), with 2.3% Hispanic.
Population
34.1yrs
Median Age
12% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Bettsville vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Bettsville vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Bettsville is $63,162, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income: Bettsville vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $63,162 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $30,882 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $58,958 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% |
| 38% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 1,468 |
| County GDP | $4,099M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 122 |
| Healthcare | 162 |
| Retail | 183 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.7% |
The median home value in Bettsville is $99,100, 65% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $633 (46% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $121,331.
Home Values
| Census Median | $99,100 |
| 65% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $121,331 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $633 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,475 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
In Bettsville, 36.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 26.1% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Bettsville vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 11.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,229/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 162 |
Crime Rates: Bettsville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
Safety Score
Bettsville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 34.9 inches |
| 8% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 703 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2441°N, 83.2339°W |
| County FIPS | 39143 |