Bethel, DE
Living in Bethel
Bikeability40
Walkability85
Commute52
Public Transit39
Affordability93
Public Safety64
Airports100
Hospitals71
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
268Population+83 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated-18% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years36%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate34%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income-$11k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office24%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van79%
Walked11%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$199kMedian Home Value-$61k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent-$42 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached98%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K19%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene30%
LP gas7%
Solar energy3%
Utility gas2%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bethel
United States45
Delaware34
Salisbury Metro Area28
Sussex County17
Property Crime in Bethel
United States48
Delaware35
Salisbury Metro Area35
Sussex County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethel
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding56
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bethel, DE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bethel, DE
Epworth Christian School
7 miles, E
Faith Baptist School
11 miles, S
Salisbury Mennonite School
12 miles, SE
Salisbury Christian School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bethel, DE
Salisbury University
16 miles, S
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
25 miles, S
Wesley College
41 miles, N
Delaware State University
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethel, DE
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
5 miles, N
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
14 miles, S
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
15 miles, NE
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bethel, DE
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
79 miles, W
Atlantic City International Airport
83 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
92 miles, N