Bethany, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,208 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -6.1%
 
Males: 578  (47.9%)
Females: 630  (52.1%)
Median resident age:

43.3 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61914.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,133 (it was $34,091 in 2000)
Bethany:

$49,133
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,624 (it was $16,888 in 2000)

Bethany village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $93,442 (it was $60,900 in 2000)
Bethany:

$93,442
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $93,976; detached houses: $96,714; mobile homes: $69,594

Median gross rent in 2022: $719.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bethany: 84.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.6%
(12.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 25.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Bethany, IL (2022)
    • 1,14794.8%White alone
    • 252.1%Hispanic
    • 201.7%Two or more races

Races in Bethany detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Bethany, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bethany is 212 to 1.


Crime rates in Bethany by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(167.1)
0
(0.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(79.1)
0
(0.0)
1
(81.5)
2
(167.1)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(147.9)
3
(221.2)
1
(74.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(79.5)
1
(81.5)
1
(83.5)
2
(160.1)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(73.7)
3
(221.9)
7
(553.4)
5
(397.5)
5
(407.5)
1
(83.5)
3
(240.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
14
(1,036)
18
(1,327)
6
(443.8)
4
(316.2)
7
(556.4)
11
(896.5)
3
(250.6)
5
(400.3)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(80.1)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index71.0102.548.175.166.0105.1216.471.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Bethany, IL

Crime rate in Bethany detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 2 (2 officers - 2 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.63
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: German (19.7%), English (18.4%), American (17.7%), Irish (7.9%), European (4.6%), Northern European (3.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/06/1877

Elevation: 661 feet

Land area: 0.97 square miles.

Population density: 1,242 people per square mile   (low).

Bethany, Illinois map

3 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.2%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,877 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,756 (2.0%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Decatur, IL (18.0 miles , pop. 81,860).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (107.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (161.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dalton City, IL (2.4 miles ),
Lovington, IL (2.7 miles ),
Sullivan, IL (2.8 miles ),
Findlay, IL (2.9 miles ),
LaPlace, IL (3.3 miles ),
Mount Zion, IL (3.4 miles ),
Allenville, IL (3.5 miles),
Long Creek, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 39.64 N, Longitude: 88.74 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Bethany, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bethany, IL in 2022
Bethany satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $68,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $122,900
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $108,200
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $96,000
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $90,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Bethany, IL residents
Average permit cost in Bethany, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.5%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Bethany, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (8.4%)
  • Machinery (7.4%)
  • Educational services (7.4%)
  • Construction (7.2%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Machinery (10.1%)
  • Food (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (6.3%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.0%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Educational services (12.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.6%)
  • Machinery (3.9%)
Most common occupations in Bethany, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.9%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (5.7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.1%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.0%)
  • Cashiers (5.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.6%)

Average climate in Bethany, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Bethany, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 100. This is worse than average.

City:

100
U.S.:

73
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.647. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.647
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.9. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Bethany-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/20/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.2 miles away from the Bethany village center injured 18 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/21/1977, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.6 miles away from the village center killed 6 people and injured 56 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bethany-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 184% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Bethany center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 94.4 miles away from Bethany center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 73.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 125.8 miles away from Bethany center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.0 miles away from Bethany center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 80.6 miles away from Bethany center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Moultrie County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 4, Floods: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bethany topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bethany:

  • MOULTRIE CO COMMUNITY CENTER (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LOVINGTON, IL)
  • COMMUNITY HOMECARE, INC (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • PATTERSON HOUSE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • SULLIVAN REHAB AND HLTH CARE CTR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • EASTVIEW TERRACE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; SULLIVAN, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-MOUNT ZION (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; MOUNT ZION, IL)
  • DIALYSIS CENTERS OF AMERICA-ILLINOIS (Dialysis Facility, about 15 miles away; DECATUR, IL)

Airports located in Bethany:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bethany:

  • Richland Community College (about 19 miles; Decatur, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,434)
  • Millikin University (about 19 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,419)
  • Lake Land College (about 25 miles; Mattoon, IL; FT enrollment: 7,499)
  • Eastern Illinois University (about 33 miles; Charleston, IL; FT enrollment: 9,414)
  • Parkland College (about 42 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 7,326)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (about 42 miles; Champaign, IL; FT enrollment: 47,528)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 47 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)

Public high school in Bethany:

Public elementary/middle school in Bethany:

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Library in Bethany:

  • MARROWBONE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $141,877; Location: 216 WEST MAIN STREET; 25,383 books; 1,981 audio materials; 2,042 video materials; 6 local licensed databases; 16 state licensed databases; 2 other licensed databases; 82 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bethany Fire Protection and Ambulance District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Bethany include: First Christian Church of Bethany (A), Free Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Bethany Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Wesley Livsey Jones - Politician.

Moultrie County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bethany and their reported violations in the past:

BETHANY (Population served: 1,475, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Lead Consumer Notice - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (OCT-13-2009)
Average household size:
This village:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.7%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Banks with branches in Bethany (2011 data):

  • Scott State Bank: at 101 West Main Street, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2011/07/06: Bank assets: $94.8 mil, Deposits: $78.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Scott Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Bethany:

Marital status in Bethany, IL
  • Never married: 22.8%
  • Now married: 50.2%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 16.4%

For population 25 years and over in Bethany:

  • High school or higher: 93.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bethany, IL (based on Moultrie County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,14830
Mainline Protestant2,3379
Catholic3962
Other3-
None6,962-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Moultrie County:

1.40 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Moultrie County:

0.70 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 6
Moultrie County:

4.19 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

4.19 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Moultrie County:

26.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

5.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bethany:

57.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

57.2%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Bethany:

20.8%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

7.0%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Bethany:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
This city:

63.5%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Bethany:

80.2%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bethany, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 5$15,074$36,17810$5,509
Police Protection - Officers 3$7,944$31,7761$428
Other Government Administration 2$13,286$79,71617$1,237
Totals for Government 10$36,304$43,56528$7,173

Bethany government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $1,010,000 ($836.09)
    Gas Utilities: $451,000 ($373.34)
    Central Staff Services: $200,000 ($165.56)
    Sewerage: $172,000 ($142.38)
    General - Other: $138,000 ($114.24)
    Water Utilities: $133,000 ($110.10)
    Police Protection: $112,000 ($92.72)
    Regular Highways: $97,000 ($80.30)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $420,000 ($347.68)

Bethany government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $148,000 ($122.52)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $15,000 ($12.42)
    Fines and Forfeits: $8,000 ($6.62)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($2.48)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $1,269,000 ($1050.50)
    Gas Utilities: $468,000 ($387.42)
    Water Utilities: $185,000 ($153.15)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $278,000 ($230.13)
    Highways: $93,000 ($76.99)
    Other: $57,000 ($47.19)
  • Tax - Property: $206,000 ($170.53)
    Other License: $3,000 ($2.48)

Bethany government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,361,000 ($1954.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bethany:

  • WLBH (1170 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WILL (580 AM; 5 kW; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDZ (1050 AM; 1 kW; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WINU (870 AM; daytime; 0 kW; SHELBYVILLE, IL)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bethany:

  • WZNX (106.7 FM; SULLIVAN, IL; Owner: WSHY, INC.)
  • WEJT (105.1 FM; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WZUS (100.9 FM; MACON, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WXFM-FM (99.3 FM; MOUNT ZION, IL; Owner: TECHNICOM, INC.)
  • WDZQ (95.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WILL-FM (90.9 FM; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
  • WYDS (93.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WEJT, INC.)
  • WSOY-FM (102.9 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WLBH-FM (96.9 FM; MATTOON, IL; Owner: MATTOON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMCI (101.3 FM; NEOGA, IL; Owner: THE CROMWELL GROUP, INC. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WXET (107.9 FM; ARCOLA, IL; Owner: PREMIER BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WNLD (88.1 FM; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)
  • WRAN (98.3 FM; TOWER HILL, IL; Owner: KASKASKIA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDKR (107.3 FM; MAROA, IL; Owner: WDKR, INC.)
  • WWGO (92.1 FM; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: WHQQ, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Bethany:

  • WBUI (Channel 23; DECATUR, IL; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WAND (Channel 17; DECATUR, IL; Owner: WAND(TV) PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCIA (Channel 3; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF CHAMPAIGN, L.L.C.)
  • WILL-TV (Channel 12; URBANA, IL; Owner: UNIV. OF ILLINOIS BD. OF TRUSTEES)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • W29BG (Channel 29; DECATUR, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W52BR (Channel 52; CHAMPAIGN-URBANA, IL; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • WEIU-TV (Channel 51; CHARLESTON, IL; Owner: EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)

Bethany fatal accident list:

Apr 26, 1986 01:58 AM, 121, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 31Number of bridges
  • 220ft / 67.3mTotal length
  • $153,000Total costs
  • 24,110Total average daily traffic
  • 3,293Total average daily truck traffic
  • 26,745Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bethany, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41950-1959
  • 51960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 61990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bethany, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bethany)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • L9 MOBILES, Lat: 39.638333 Lon: -88.725694, Call Sign: WRJH461,
    Assigned Frequencies: 161.190 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/2020, Expiration Date: 08/31/2030, Certifier: Diane M Neese, Registrant: Cn, 17641 South Ashland Avenue, Homewood, IL 60430, Phone: (708) 332-3543, Fax: (708) 332-4361, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • BETHANY GE, W Water St & N St John St (Lat: 39.646833 Lon: -88.741111), Type: Silo, Structure height: 56 m, Overall height: 59 m, Call Sign: WQNA303,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 10875.0 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2020, Expiration Date: 11/22/2030, Certifier: James E Coleman, Registrant: Shelby Electric Cooperative, 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • BETHANY, 334 County Rd 1600 N (Lat: 39.646833 Lon: -88.749667), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQRZ959,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, 11015.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/21/2013, Expiration Date: 08/21/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/21/2023, Certifier: Michael H Kefauver, Registrant: Future Technologies, 300 Petty Rd, Suite B, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, Phone: (630) 841-0229, Email:

  • Bethany, W Robinson St (Lat: 39.643917 Lon: -88.737917), Type: Silo, Structure height: 50 m, Overall height: 51 m, Call Sign: WRDW762,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 08/07/2019, Expiration Date: 08/07/2029, Certifier: Randy Williams, Registrant: Shawnee Telephone Company, 120 W Lane St, Equality, IL 62934, Phone: (618) 276-4211, Fax: (618) 276-4922, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bethany)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: KOSI RICHARD 1400Z HI MAX (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ZENOAH ALL MDLS A/B (25 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1064R, N1064R, N-1064R, Serial Number: 509, Year manufactured: 1992, Airworthiness Date: 10/22/2001, Certificate Issue Date: 02/20/2004
    Registrant (Individual): Michael C Winzeler, Rr 1 Box 36, Bethany, IL 61914

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 31 took place in 2009, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has a constant trend.
    Fire incident types in Bethany, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (48.3%), and Outside Fires (37.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bethany, IL
    • 8348.3%Structure Fires
    • 6537.8%Outside Fires
    • 137.6%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 116.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bethany, IL
Most common first names in Bethany, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1775.3 years
Mary1476.6 years
Robert1277.4 years
James1272.3 years
William980.6 years
Helen876.8 years
Charles780.0 years
Harry782.7 years
Ruth783.3 years
Russell771.8 years
Most common last names in Bethany, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith1581.3 years
Ekiss1284.2 years
Taylor984.2 years
Ward884.0 years
Davis874.6 years
Crowder784.3 years
Brown774.6 years
Butt765.9 years
Mclaughlin678.0 years
Mcreynolds677.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bethany, IL
  • 81.7%Utility gas
  • 14.3%Electricity
  • 4.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bethany, IL
  • 71.3%Utility gas
  • 28.7%Electricity


Bethany compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
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