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Bethel, OH
Village in Clermont County, Ohio.
Population
2,658
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,852
ZIP codes
0
Bethel and its ZIP codes
Bethel at a glance
- Bethel is about 6.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,779, 39% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (26% below Ohio) and median rent is $667 a month.
Local data for Bethel, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethel, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,779
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$667/mo
Homeownership
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (557), Irish Americans (421), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clermont County. PPP loans are for Bethel.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,965
63,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,235
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $6,942 per person
How people get to work
Bethel, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethel, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
769
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
270
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethel, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
23.6%
U.S. 12.8% +10.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Bethel
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamersvilleVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| WilliamsburgVillage | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| FelicityVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| AmeliaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Mount OrabVillage | 9.6 mi | 9.7 |
| BataviaVillage | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| California, KYCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Mentor, KYCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| MoscowVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| New RichmondVillage | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| OwensvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| GeorgetownVillage | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| ChiloVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| NevilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| WithamsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.1 |
| MarathonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethel, OH in?
- Bethel is in Clermont County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bethel, OH?
- About 2,658 people live in Bethel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethel?
- Nearby places include Hamersville (6.1 mi), Williamsburg (6.7 mi), Felicity (8.5 mi), Amelia (8.6 mi), Mount Orab (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023