What are the schools like in Bethalto, IL?

Bethalto is served primarily by Bethalto CUSD 8. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Bethalto?

The median household income in Bethalto, IL is $67,569 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Bethalto, IL?

Bethalto has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethalto, IL affordable or expensive?

Bethalto's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethalto is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,300 and the median rent is $883 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethalto, IL?

Bethalto has a violent crime rate of 87.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 789.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethalto, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bethalto is a small town of 9,281 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,569 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethalto stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Bethalto's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethalto costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethalto, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$883	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,569	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethalto's violent crime rate is 87.7 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.7 /100k

Property Crime

789.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bethalto is served primarily by Bethalto CUSD 8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bethalto, IL	National Avg
School District	Bethalto CUSD 8	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethalto sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethalto, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bethalto, IL	National Avg
Population	9,281	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bethalto

Bethalto, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62010

Bethalto vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethalto, IL affordable or expensive?

Bethalto's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethalto roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,300 and median rent is $883/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethalto, IL?

Bethalto's violent crime rate is 87.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 789.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethalto?

Public schools in Bethalto are operated by Bethalto CUSD 8. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethalto, IL a good place to live?

Bethalto, IL has a population of 9,281, a median household income of $67,569, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Bethalto?

Bethalto averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethalto?

Bethalto, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62010.

What is the population of Bethalto?

The population of Bethalto, Illinois is 9,281 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethalto?

Key numbers for living in Bethalto: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $156,300, median household income $67,569, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethalto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.