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Crime in Bethel summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bethel. Key points include:
There were 245 total crimes in Bethel in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bethel is 3,901.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bethel is 1,656.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bethel is 2,245.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bethel is 84.09% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bethel Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bethel / 100k People |
Alaska / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 245 | 3,901.3 | 2,435.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 104 | 1,656.1 | 724.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 63.7 | 82.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 69 | 1,098.7 | 513.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 141 | 2,245.2 | 1,711.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 26 | 414.0 | 238.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 85 | 1,353.5 | 1,227.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 30 | 477.7 | 245.6 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Bethel summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bethel. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bethel is 130 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bethel is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bethel is $395,654.
The median income in Bethel is $117,255.
Bethel's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bethel Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bethel | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 156 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 126 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bethel, AK Weather
The average high in Bethel is 37.3° and the average low is 23.0°.
There are 56.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 18.8 inches of precipitation each year with 70.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bethel |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 37.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 23.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 18.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 70.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bethel Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bethel
The current population in Bethel is 6,312. The population has increased 5.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,312 | -0.0% |
| 2023 | 6,313 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 6,312 | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 6,273 | -4.2% |
| 2020 | 6,548 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 6,472 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 6,424 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 6,408 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 6,365 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 6,370 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 6,295 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 6,197 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 6,140 | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 6,036 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 5,971 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bethel
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Bethel is:
20.0% White with 1,265 White residents.
3.0% African American with 190 African American residents.
63.6% American Indian with 4,013 American Indian residents.
2.8% Asian with 177 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
6.9% Two Or More with 438 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 229 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bethel | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20.0% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.0% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 63.6% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.9% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bethel
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Bethel is 44.2% female with 2,791 female residents.
Bethel is 55.8% male with 3,521 male residents.
| Gender | Bethel | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44.2% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 55.8% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bethel for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Bethel completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Bethel completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Bethel completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Bethel completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Bethel completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Bethel completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Bethel completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bethel completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Bethel completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bethel | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bethel, Alaska
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1.9% of households in Bethel earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Bethel earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Bethel earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Bethel earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.4% of households in Bethel earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.2% of households in Bethel earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.4% of households in Bethel earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.5% of households in Bethel earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.9% of households in Bethel earn $150,000 to $199,999.
19.3% of households in Bethel earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bethel | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.4% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.2% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.5% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.3% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
