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MO area data

Bethel, MO

Bethel, MO.

Population: 731 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,230
1-year appreciation
+10.7%
3-year appreciation
+44.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$255,230
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (59 mi)
Nearest airport
Shelby County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-25 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,960
Median annual property tax
$593
Households with broadband internet
72.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,254
Average weekly wage
$837
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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