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Bethel, MO
Village in Shelby County, Missouri.
Population
126
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
913
ZIP codes
0
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 10 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Bethel, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,869
1,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.8M
FY 2026, $6,847 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
263
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 18°F
39.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.4%
U.S. 11.1% -0.7 pts
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShelbyvilleCity | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| PlevnaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| NewarkVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LeonardVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbinaCity | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| NoveltyVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| PhiladelphiaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarenceCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| HunnewellCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| La BelleCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| LewistownTown | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Knox CityCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| EwingCity | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| EdinaCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Monroe CityCity | 22 mi | 3 |
| MonticelloVillage | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, MO in?
- Bethel is in Shelby County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Bethel, MO?
- About 126 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include Shelbyville (5.2 mi), Plevna (7.6 mi), Newark (8.4 mi), Leonard (8.5 mi), Shelbina (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023