Bethlehem, NC

Living in Bethlehem

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 75
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 59
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Colleges 30
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Schools 53
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Residents

4.2k Population -22 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
32% College-Educated
73% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate23%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office20%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$216k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$1 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K5%

House Heating Type

Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas16%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bethlehem

United States45
North Carolina20
Hickory Metro Area13
Alexander County14

Property Crime in Bethlehem

United States48
North Carolina30
Hickory Metro Area35
Alexander County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 38 4 2
Feb 41 4 1
Mar 48 4 0
Apr 57 4 0
May 65 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 58 3 0
Nov 49 3 0
Dec 40 4 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bethlehem

Inland Flooding53
Tornado19
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bethlehem, NC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bethlehem, NC

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Hickory Day School
4 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Bethlehem, NC

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Davidson College
34 miles, SE
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Lees-McRae College
40 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bethlehem, NC

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Airports

Airports near Bethlehem, NC

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Tri-Cities Airport
77 miles, NW
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