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Bethel Heights, AR


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Bethel Heights, Arkansas

Bethel Heights, Arkansas, in Washington county, is 8 miles N of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 103 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The town is conveniently located inside the Fayetteville - Springdale - Rogers metropolitan area. There are an estimated 714 people in Bethel Heights.

The People and Families of Bethel Heights

In Bethel Heights, about 77% of adults are married. Many folks in Bethel Heights are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Bethel Heights. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in the town than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethel Heights had a median family income of $51,172. Bethel Heights has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The town has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Bethel Heights living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the town.

Bethel Heights Housing

Approximately 89% of housing in Bethel Heights is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Bethel Heights, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Bethel Heights, 96% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyBethel Heights Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBethel Heights Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBethel Heights People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bethel Heights College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Bethel Heights Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bethel Heights Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Bethel Heights, AR

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men59
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use67
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
People Living Alone11
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