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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bethel? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bethel Community Garden

      Entertainment

      Suurvik Cinema At Kipusvik

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bethel? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bethel.
      Drive to Work
      43%

      34% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      22%

      19% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bethel? The cost of living in Bethel is 129/100 - which is equal to Alaska.
      Bethel
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Alaska
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bethel? Bethel crime rates are 1,585, which are 39% lower than Alaska
      Total Crime
      1,585 per 100k people

      31% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 64

      31% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      A Employment

      What is the median income in Bethel? The median income in Bethel is $86,624 which is 16% higher than Alaska.
      Median household income
      $86,62457% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,35315% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      46% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Bethel a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta Regional Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Bethel home prices? Bethel home prices are $287,600 - which is 12% higher than Alaska
      Median home value
      $287,60056% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49057% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Bethel have good schools? The Bethel graduation rate is 79% - which is 9% lower than Alaska
      High school grad. rates
      79%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      37% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      20% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Bethel a good place to live? Bethel has an overall rating of 47% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      47%

      3 total surveys

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