Bethany, Missouri
City · Population 2,912 · #188 in Missouri
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About Bethany
Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Bethany is a small town with an estimated population of 2,912.
Bethany holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 656 residents per square mile.
📰 Bethany News Today
- James Melvin Robertson, 1937 – 2026 - Bethany Republican-Clipper Bethany Republican-Clipper · Aug 18
- 1 killed after small plane crashes in northern Missouri field KMBC · Aug 5
- James Melvin Robertson, age 88 KTTN · Aug 17
- Dr. Dennis Lee Gutshall, DC - Bethany Republican-Clipper Bethany Republican-Clipper · Aug 18
- Pilot killed in plane crash north of Bethany, Missouri KSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Bethany Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Bethany — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Bethany
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Cameros
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bethany
- Grand Trace Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Memorial Park reviews ★
- Miracle Hills Ranch reviews ★
- Prentis Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Bethany
- NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR.
- SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTR
- SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.
- SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
- SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Harrison County Community Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Lance Johns
Population (2024)2,912
Rank in state#188 of 938
Land area4.44 sq mi
Density656/sq mi
Coordinates40.2682, -94.0298