Bethel Township, PA
Living in Bethel Township
Bikeability
16
Walkability
51
Commute
58
Public Transit
19
Affordability
63
Public Safety
91
Airports
37
Hospitals
66
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.1k
Population
-18 (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate48%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$69k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
26 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office16%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Walked4%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$202k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
13%
Built 2000 or Later
$645
Median Monthly Rent
+$247 (2010–19)
86%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene45%
LP gas16%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bethel Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Property Crime in Bethel Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Reading Metro Area26
Berks County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 40 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethel Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding86
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bethel Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bethel Township, PA
Blue Mountain View Paroch School
2 miles, SE
Lebanon Valley Christian School
3 miles, SE
Dalet School
3 miles, E
Triple Springs Amish Parochial School
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Bethel Township, PA
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill
14 miles, NE
Lebanon Valley College
14 miles, SW
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks
20 miles, SE
Albright College
23 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bethel Township, PA
Wernersville State Hospital
15 miles, SE
Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street
16 miles, NE
Philhaven Hospital
16 miles, SW
St Joseph Medical Center
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bethel Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
30 miles, SW
Lehigh Valley International Airport
48 miles, E
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
67 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
71 miles, SE