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Bethesda, AR
Census-designated place in Independence County, Arkansas.
Population
79
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
54
ZIP codes
0
Bethesda and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Bethesda.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethesda, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 26°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethesda, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Bethesda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CushmanCity | 5.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.8 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.3 |
| ConcordTown | 9.4 mi | 3.1 |
| BatesvilleCity | 10 mi | 11.6 |
| SouthsideCity | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| GuionTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| MoorefieldTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| DrascoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2 |
| Mount PleasantTown | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| SidneyTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| Cave CityCity | 18 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethesda, AR in?
- Bethesda is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Bethesda, AR?
- About 79 people live in Bethesda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethesda?
- Nearby places include Cushman (5.5 mi), Pleasant Grove (6.5 mi), Desha (7.6 mi), Concord (9.4 mi), Batesville (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023