Bethalto
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Bethalto is a small, welcoming village in southwestern Illinois, blending a friendly community feel with easy access to local parks and amenities. Its suburban charm and quiet lifestyle make it an ideal spot for families and those seeking a relaxing visit away from busy cities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
9,310
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
38.91°, -90.04°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
12.5°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-0.5°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-24.7°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
1079 mm
Internet Speed
257 Mbps
Upload
28 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
7
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
295.0
Airport
ALN
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 59/100.