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Bethany, IL


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Bethany, Illinois

Bethany, Illinois, in Moultrie county, is 17 miles SE of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 108 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 1,287 people people live in Bethany.

The People and Families of Bethany

In Bethany, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Bethany tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethany had a median family income of $44,276.

Bethany Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bethany, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois.

Commuting

In Bethany, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Affordability of Rents
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Comparative Profile of Bethany, IL

Comparing Bethany to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better74
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times67
Public Transportation Use64
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone55
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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