What are the schools like in Bethel Acres, OK?

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

What is the median household income in Bethel Acres?

The median household income in Bethel Acres, OK is $82,670 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Bethel Acres, OK?

Bethel Acres has an average high temperature of 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 6.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bethel Acres, OK affordable or expensive?

Bethel Acres's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bethel Acres is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,400 and the median rent is $877 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bethel Acres, OK?

Bethel Acres has a violent crime rate of 377.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2041.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bethel Acres, OK a Good Place to Live?

Bethel Acres is a small town of 3,066 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $82,670 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Bethel Acres 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: 91.9

Bethel Acres's overall cost of living index is 91.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bethel Acres costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bethel Acres, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$877	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,670	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bethel Acres's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

377.5 /100k

Property Crime

2041.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Bethel Acres, OK	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	20.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bethel Acres sees average highs of 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 6.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bethel Acres, OK
Average High — January	49.8°F
Average High — July	92.6°F
Annual Precipitation	40.3"
Annual Snowfall	6.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bethel Acres, OK	National Avg
Population	3,066	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dale, OK 5 mi Pink, OK 6 mi Shawnee, OK 6 mi Tecumseh, OK 7 mi McLoud, OK 8 mi

Bethel Acres vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bethel Acres, OK affordable or expensive?

Bethel Acres's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bethel Acres roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,400 and median rent is $877/month.

What is the crime rate in Bethel Acres, OK?

Bethel Acres's violent crime rate is 377.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2041.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bethel Acres?

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

Is Bethel Acres, OK a good place to live?

Bethel Acres, OK has a population of 3,066, a median household income of $82,670, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Acres?

Bethel Acres averages 49.8°F in January and 92.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 6.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bethel Acres?

The population of Bethel Acres, Oklahoma is 3,066 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bethel Acres?

Key numbers for living in Bethel Acres: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $162,400, median household income $82,670, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bethel Acres side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.