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Bethany
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Bethany is a charming rural village in central Illinois, known for its tight-knit community, historic main street, and relaxed pace of life. Visitors can enjoy the friendly atmosphere, vintage shops, and classic American diners.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
781
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.65°, -88.74°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost
$1,285
Local Cost
$885
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
62
English
100
Temperature
11.8°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
-1.1°C
Record High
42.4°C
Record Low
-25.9°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1072 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
DEC
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 60/100.
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