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Bethany, IL
Village in Moultrie County, Illinois.
Population
1,176
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,204
ZIP codes
0
Bethany and its ZIP codes
Bethany at a glance
- Bethany is about 5.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,583, 47% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,200 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Bethany, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethany, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,583
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$106,200
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
66.8%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (237), Irish Americans (224), Dutch Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Moultrie County. PPP loans are for Bethany.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,308
5,171 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,504
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.86M
FY 2026, $5,979 per person
How people get to work
Bethany, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.1%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethany, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
274
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethany, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Bethany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dalton CityVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| LovingtonVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| SullivanCity | 8.2 mi | 2.8 |
| FindlayVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.9 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount ZionVillage | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| Long CreekVillage | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WesterveltCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| HammondVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| MaconCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| ArthurVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| ElwinCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethany, IL in?
- Bethany is in Moultrie County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Bethany, IL?
- About 1,176 people live in Bethany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethany?
- Nearby places include Dalton City (6.4 mi), Lovington (7.6 mi), Lake City (7.8 mi), Sullivan (8.2 mi), Findlay (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023