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Bethany, MO


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Bethany, Missouri

Bethany, Missouri, in Harrison county, is 55 miles NE of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 86 miles N of Kansas City, Missouri. About 3,087 people people live in Bethany.

The People and Families of Bethany

In Bethany, about 52% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Bethany, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Bethany nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bethany had a median family income of $35,023.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Bethany.

Bethany Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Bethany, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Bethany, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bethany Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Bethany Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bethany, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men45
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults34
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing79
Housing Recently Built55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime67
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