BethanyMI
A town of 1,162. Healthier than 79% of U.S. towns.
What makes Bethany stand out
The thing Bethany does most differently from other towns.
Bethany has grown 26% since 2010
1,407 people in 2010; 1,162 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Bethany’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bethany. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Bethany beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| What stands out | Bethany | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.9% | 8.9% |
| More uninsured adults | 10.2% | 6.9% |
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Bethany has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 39 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Most working residents commute out of Bethany
Most working residents leave Bethany for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Alma (18%), St. Louis (10%) and Ithaca (7%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
0.5% of Bethany is conserved land
1.5 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Camp Monroe | — | 83 |
1,162 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
About Bethany
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Bethany Township is a civil township of Gratiot County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 1,773, up from 1,407 in 2010.
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- Population
- 1,773
- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft