Bethel, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 128 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +5.8%
 
Males: 69  (54.3%)
Females: 59  (45.7%)
Median resident age:

47.0 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 63434

Estimated median household income in 2022: $65,135 (it was $22,083 in 2000)
Bethel:

$65,135
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,312 (it was $13,958 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $72,106 (it was $23,100 in 2000)
Bethel:

$72,106
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $174,574; detached houses: $175,011; townhouses or other attached units: $355,177; in 2-unit structures: $201,000; mobile homes: $140,303

Median gross rent in 2022: $552.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bethel: 74.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.0%

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According to our research of Missouri and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Bethel, Missouri as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bethel is 33 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (41.9%), German (27.9%), Egyptian (9.3%), Norwegian (2.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1883

Elevation: 713 feet

Land area: 0.14 square miles.

Population density: 906 people per square mile   (low).

Bethel, Missouri map

2 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.6%
Missouri:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bethel village:

1.1% ($263)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Columbia, MO (66.3 miles , pop. 84,531).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (128.7 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (264.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Shelbyville, MO (2.2 miles ),
Plevna, MO (2.7 miles),
Leonard, MO (2.9 miles),
Newark, MO (2.9 miles),
Shelbina, MO (3.6 miles ),
Novelty, MO (3.7 miles),
Clarence, MO (4.0 miles ),
Hunnewell, MO (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 39.88 N, Longitude: 92.02 W

Area code: 660

Distribution of median household income in Bethel, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bethel, MO in 2022

Bethel satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +4 (+3.4%).
Most common industries in Bethel, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (21.8%)
  • Health care (20.0%)
  • Educational services (16.4%)
  • Construction (12.7%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.5%)
  • Machinery (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Metal & metal products (26.9%)
  • Construction (19.2%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (11.5%)
  • Educational services (11.5%)
  • Public administration (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (37.9%)
  • Educational services (20.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (17.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (10.3%)
  • Machinery (6.9%)
  • Construction (6.9%)
Most common occupations in Bethel, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (12.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (10.9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (23.1%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (11.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (11.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.5%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (24.1%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (17.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (17.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.9%)

Average climate in Bethel, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Bethel-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Missouri state average. It is 21% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.7 miles away from the Bethel village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1975, a category F4 tornado 15.4 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bethel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 308% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 242.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 242.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 357.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 233.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 230.8 miles away from Bethel center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 258.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 17
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 12, Winds: 4, Winter Storms: 4, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bethel topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bethel:

  • SALT RIVER N H (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; SHELBINA, MO)
  • CLARENCE NH DISTRICT (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLARENCE, MO)
  • CLARENCE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; CLARENCE, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bethel:

  • Truman State University (about 37 miles; Kirksville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,553)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 40 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Columbia College (about 66 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 13,975)
  • University of Missouri-Columbia (about 67 miles; Columbia, MO; FT enrollment: 29,599)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 79 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Western Illinois University (about 82 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 84 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)

Private high school in Bethel:

  • HEARTLAND CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 230, Location: 101 NATIONS BLVD, Grades: PK-12)

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Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

56.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bethel:

Marital status in Bethel, MO
  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.8%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

For population 25 years and over in Bethel:

  • High school or higher: 86.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.5
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bethel, MO (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,20522
Mainline Protestant6218
Catholic5442
None2,003-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Shelby County:

3.08 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Shelby County:

1.54 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Shelby County:

6.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Shelby County:

7.70 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.7%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Shelby County:

28.7%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Shelby County:

21.2%
Missouri:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$466
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$633
Totals for Government 0$0 9$1,099

Bethel government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $13,000 ($101.56)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($54.69)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($23.44)
    Water Utilities: $2,000 ($15.62)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $2,000 ($15.62)
    Solid Waste Management: $2,000 ($15.62)
    Regular Highways: $1,000 ($7.81)
    Sewerage: $1,000 ($7.81)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($7.81)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($179.69)

Bethel government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $14,000 ($109.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($15.62)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $16,000 ($125.00)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($54.69)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $14,000 ($109.38)
    Property: $11,000 ($85.94)
    Motor Vehicle License: $5,000 ($39.06)
    Public Utilities Sales: $1,000 ($7.81)

Bethel government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $8,000 ($62.50)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bethel:

  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WPSN (1590 AM; 2 kW; HONESDALE, PA; Owner: DE WIT BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bethel:

  • KRXL (94.5 FM; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KIRX, INC.)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KWWR (95.7 FM; MEXICO, MO; Owner: KXEO RADIO, INC.)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KWBZ (107.5 FM; MONROE CITY, MO; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Bethel:

  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 36ft / 11.4mTotal length
  • $173,000Total costs
  • 3,559Total average daily traffic
  • 482Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,386Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Bethel)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • RTE. E. LOOP MM, Rte. E Loop Mm - 0.75mi Se Of Cr 92 & Sr J Junction (Lat: 39.891944 Lon: -91.947778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPTE600,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.475 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2021, Expiration Date: 09/12/2031, Certifier: Tony Stiefel, Registrant: Micro-Comm, Inc., 15895 S. Pflumm Road, Olathe, KS 66062, Phone: (913) 390-4500, Fax: (913) 390-4550, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Bethel, 1649 Highway 15 (Lat: 39.890972 Lon: -92.022444), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.1 m, Overall height: 80.7 m, Call Sign: WQON720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, Grant Date: 11/02/2021, Expiration Date: 11/30/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I Street, Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB5KQD, Licensee ID: L00328147, Grant Date: 09/16/2010, Expiration Date: 11/07/2020, Cancellation Date: 11/08/2022, Certifier: Stan C Rutherford, Registrant: Stan C Rutherford, 207 New Creation Rd, Bethel, MO 63434

  • Call Sign: KE0CYE, Licensee ID: L01920336, Grant Date: 02/05/2015, Expiration Date: 02/05/2025, Certifier: Eric S Weaver, Registrant: Eric S Weaver, 7915 Shelby 156, Bethel, MO 63434


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bethel, MO
  • 73.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 16.7%Utility gas
  • 6.7%Electricity
  • 3.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bethel, MO
  • 59.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 40.9%Electricity


Bethel compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There are 2 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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