What are the schools like in Bethel, OH?

Bethel is served primarily by Bethel-Tate Local. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bethel?

The median household income in Bethel, OH is $40,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Bethel, OH?

Bethel has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethel, OH affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethel is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $130,500 and the median rent is $656 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethel, OH?

Bethel has a violent crime rate of 37.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1048.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethel, OH a Good Place to Live?

Bethel is a small town of 2,638 in Ohio, with a median household income of $40,625 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bethel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethel 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: 94.1

Bethel's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethel costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethel, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$130,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$656	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	50.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bethel's violent crime rate is 37.4 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.4 /100k

Property Crime

1048.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bethel is served primarily by Bethel-Tate Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bethel, OH	National Avg
School District	Bethel-Tate Local	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethel sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 17.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethel, OH
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	17.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bethel, OH	National Avg
Population	2,638	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hamersville, OH 6 mi Williamsburg, OH 7 mi Amelia, OH 8 mi Felicity, OH 9 mi Batavia, OH 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethel

Bethel, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45106

Bethel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel, OH affordable or expensive?

Bethel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethel roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $130,500 and median rent is $656/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethel, OH?

Bethel's violent crime rate is 37.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1048.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethel?

Public schools in Bethel are operated by Bethel-Tate Local. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethel, OH a good place to live?

Bethel, OH has a population of 2,638, a median household income of $40,625, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Bethel?

Bethel averages 40.8°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 17.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethel?

Bethel, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45106.

What is the population of Bethel?

The population of Bethel, Ohio is 2,638 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethel?

Key numbers for living in Bethel: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $130,500, median household income $40,625, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.