The Town FilesBethel, Ohio
Village in Clermont County · population 2,620 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,500
- Household income
- $43,779
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 17 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 40.1
Bethel is a village of 2,620 people in Clermont County, Ohio. The median home is worth $158,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 81% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 76% of Ohio towns.
How Bethel ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bethel is worth $158,500, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $43,779, which is more affordable than 10% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $667 a month. 48.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bethel | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $667 | $914 |
| Median household income | $43,779 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 48.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bethel
| People | Bethel | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 31.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bethel
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.3°F. About 42.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 17.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bethel since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 2, 2012 about 4.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 15 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 14, 2000.
Severe weather in Clermont County since 1996
Clermont County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4002: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clermont County
Clermont County had 62,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,779 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Bethel itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Bethel
5 public schools with 1,773 students, about 21.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Tate High School | 9-12 | 399 | 13.8 |
| U S Grant | 6-12 | 396 | 396.0 |
| Bick Primary Elementary School | PK-2 | 374 | 20.8 |
| Hill Intermediate Elementary School | 3-5 | 308 | 20.5 |
| Bethel-Tate Middle School | 6-8 | 296 | 14.1 |
Towns near Bethel
- Williamsburg, OH6.9 mi · 2,570 people · home $196,900
- Amelia, OH8.4 mi · 12,575 people · home $230,400
- Mount Orab, OH9.6 mi · 4,347 people · home $267,400
- New Richmond, OH10.6 mi · 2,727 people · home $235,900
- Georgetown, OH11.9 mi · 4,453 people · home $148,600
- Withamsville, OH12.6 mi · 7,357 people · home $229,400
- Mount Carmel, OH14.6 mi · 4,828 people · home $226,100
- Cherry Grove, OH15.1 mi · 4,419 people · home $291,100
Bethel questions
Is Bethel, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bethel scores better for retirees than 14% of Ohio towns and quieter than 15%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Bethel?
The median owner-occupied home in Bethel is valued at $158,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $43,779, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $667 a month.
What is the weather like in Bethel?
July highs average 86.5°F and January lows 23.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.2 inches of precipitation a year and 17.2 inches of snow.
Does Bethel get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bethel since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)