What are the schools like in Bethesda, AR?

School district data for Bethesda is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bethesda?

The median household income in Bethesda, AR is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Bethesda, AR?

Bethesda has an average high temperature of 48.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 4.4 inches.

Bethesda, AR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethesda, AR?

Bethesda has a violent crime rate of 481.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1538.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethesda, AR a Good Place to Live?

Bethesda is a small town of 92 in Arkansas, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Bethesda's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bethesda is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethesda city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Bethesda metro area.

Metric	Bethesda, AR	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Bethesda's violent crime rate is 481.2 per 100,000 residents — 27% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

481.2 /100k

Property Crime

1538.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bethesda, AR	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethesda sees average highs of 48.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 4.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethesda, AR
Average High — January	48.3°F
Average High — July	90.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	4.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bethesda, AR	National Avg
Population	92	—
Median Age	39.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cushman, AR 6 mi Pleasant Grove, AR 7 mi Desha, AR 7 mi Concord, AR 9 mi Batesville, AR 10 mi

Bethesda vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethesda, AR affordable or expensive?

Bethesda has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Bethesda, AR?

Bethesda's violent crime rate is 481.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1538.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethesda?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bethesda, AR a good place to live?

Bethesda, AR has a population of 92, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bethesda?

Bethesda averages 48.3°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 4.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bethesda?

The population of Bethesda, Arkansas is 92 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethesda?

Key numbers for living in Bethesda: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 105 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethesda side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.