Bethany, WV
Living in Bethany
Bikeability82
Walkability100
Commute90
Public Transit76
Affordability96
Public Safety95
Airports47
Hospitals30
Colleges70
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Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1kPopulation+297 (2010–19)
20 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+9% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years2%
15 to 34 years80%
35 to 54 years7%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black15%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Education
High school graduate28%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree36%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone41%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
63%Lived Here Last Year-22% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector64%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office16%
Service43%
Commute
Car, truck, or van50%
Walked43%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$458Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
Utility gas79%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bethany
United States45
West Virginia21
Weirton Metro Area14
Brooke County6
Property Crime in Bethany
United States48
West Virginia20
Weirton Metro Area26
Brooke County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (51%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethany
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding55
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bethany, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bethany, WV
Corpus Christi Elementary School
9 miles, SW
Abundant Life Christian School
10 miles, S
Transformation Learning
11 miles, E
Speiro Academy
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bethany, WV
Bethany College
0 miles, NE
West Liberty University
4 miles, SW
Wheeling University
12 miles, SW
Franciscan University of Steubenville
12 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethany, WV
East Ohio Regional Hospital
11 miles, SW
Wheeling Hospital
12 miles, SW
Weirton Medical Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Bethany, WV
Pittsburgh International Airport
26 miles, NE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
61 miles, E
North Central West Virginia Airport
65 miles, S
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
67 miles, NW