What are the schools like in Bethany, OK?

Bethany is served primarily by BETHANY. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bethany?

The median household income in Bethany, OK is $54,606 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 Bethany, OK?

Bethany has an average high temperature of 50.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethany, OK affordable or expensive?

Bethany's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethany is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,800 and the median rent is $1,024 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethany, OK?

Bethany has a violent crime rate of 207.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1533.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethany, OK a Good Place to Live?

Bethany is a small city of 20,620 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $54,606 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bethany 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 Bethany is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bethany 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: 91.0

Bethany's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethany costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethany, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,024	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,606	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bethany's violent crime rate is 207.7 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.7 /100k

Property Crime

1533.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bethany is served primarily by BETHANY. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bethany, OK	National Avg
School District	BETHANY	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethany sees average highs of 50.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation and 6.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethany, OK
Average High — January	50.5°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	36.6"
Annual Snowfall	6.7"

Demographics

Metric	Bethany, OK	National Avg
Population	20,620	—
Median Age	32.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Woodlawn Park, OK 0 mi Warr Acres, OK 2 mi Nichols Hills, OK 6 mi The Village, OK 6 mi Yukon, OK 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Bethany

Bethany, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73008

Bethany vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethany, OK affordable or expensive?

Bethany's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethany roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,800 and median rent is $1,024/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethany, OK?

Bethany's violent crime rate is 207.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1533.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethany?

Public schools in Bethany are operated by BETHANY. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bethany, OK a good place to live?

Bethany, OK has a population of 20,620, a median household income of $54,606, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Bethany?

Bethany averages 50.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches with about 6.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bethany?

Bethany, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73008.

What is the population of Bethany?

The population of Bethany, Oklahoma is 20,620 with a median age of 32.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethany?

Key numbers for living in Bethany: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $149,800, median household income $54,606, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethany side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.