Bethel, AK

Bethel, Alaska

Bethel, Alaska, in Bethel county, is 438 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 5,471 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Bethel

In Bethel, about 42% of adults are married. The faces of Bethel are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city. People in Bethel are less likely to be married than people elsewhere.

Males are more numerous in the city than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel had a median family income of $62,431. Most of the residents of Bethel tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Bethel is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Bethel folks tended to give their money ($1,000) to John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Bethel Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Bethel that were owner-occupied was 43%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in Bethel.

Commuting

In Bethel, 65% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Bethel use public transportation than most people elsewhere. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Bethel strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 13%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Bethel, AK

Comparing Bethel to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Bethel Almanac

Bethel Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bethel Public Libraries

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Bethel Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bethel residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Bethel Hospitals

YUKON KUSKOKWIM DELTA REG HOSPITAL
(Government - Federal)
PO BOX 287
(907) 543-6300
Emergency Service: Yes

Bethel High Schools (2004)

BETHEL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
1006 RON EDWARDS WAY
907-543-3957
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 520 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

BETHEL ALTERNATIVE BOARDING SCHOOL
BOX 1858
907-543-5610
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 33 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.3

BETHEL YOUTH FACILITY
PO BOX 1988
907-543-5200
A Non-traditional School
Serves 21 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 7

Bethel Colleges

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