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Bethesda, OH
Village in Belmont County, Ohio.
Population
1,239
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,986
ZIP codes
0
Bethesda and its ZIP codes
Bethesda at a glance
- Bethesda is about 6.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,900, 50% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,000 (49% below Ohio) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for Bethesda, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethesda, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,900
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$109,000
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.1%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
18.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (276), Irish Americans (193), Mexican Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Belmont County. PPP loans are for Bethesda.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,097
20,522 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$671M
FY 2026, $10,084 per person
How people get to work
Bethesda, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.6%
- Carpooled1.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethesda, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
145
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethesda, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Bethesda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BelmontVillage | 1.9 mi | 0.3 |
| MorristownVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| LloydsvilleCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| BarnesvilleVillage | 5.5 mi | 2.1 |
| LaffertyCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| BannockCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| FlushingVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| FairviewVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| St. ClairsvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| GlencoeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| HollowayVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WilsonVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| JerusalemVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BeallsvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| New AthensVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Quaker CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethesda, OH in?
- Bethesda is in Belmont County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Bethesda, OH?
- About 1,239 people live in Bethesda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethesda?
- Nearby places include Belmont (1.9 mi), Morristown (3.2 mi), Lloydsville (5.4 mi), Barnesville (5.5 mi), Lafferty (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023