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Bethany, MO
City in Harrison County, Missouri.
Population
3,080
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
694
ZIP codes
0
Bethany and its ZIP codes
Bethany at a glance
- Bethany is about 7.7 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 199th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $48,375, 32% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 (47% below Missouri) and median rent is $700 a month.
Local data for Bethany, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethany, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,375
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$121,700
Median rent
$700/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (424), Irish Americans (266), Dutch Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harrison County. PPP loans are for Bethany.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,705
2,526 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,803
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.07M
FY 2026, $6,996 per person
How people get to work
Bethany, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethany, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
378
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethany, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Bethany
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New HamptonCity | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RidgewayCity | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| CoffeyCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount MoriahTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Gilman CityCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| EaglevilleTown | 14 mi | 1 |
| PattonsburgCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| McFallCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BlythedaleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbanyCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| BrimsonVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| CainsvilleCity | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| DenverVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| JamesonTown | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Leisure LakeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| AllendaleVillage | 20 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethany, MO in?
- Bethany is in Harrison County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bethany, MO?
- About 3,080 people live in Bethany, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethany?
- Nearby places include New Hampton (8.9 mi), Ridgeway (8.9 mi), Coffey (11 mi), Mount Moriah (13 mi), Gilman City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023