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Bethel, Missouri

Village · Population 128 · #757 in Missouri
Bethel, Missouri

Bethel is a village in Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 135 at the 2020 census..

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About Bethel

Set in the northern part of Missouri, Bethel is a tiny community counting 128 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Bethel is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 914 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Bethel Unique

  • One of 11 places in the US named Bethel — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
  • Positioned in northern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)128
Rank in state#757 of 938
Land area0.14 sq mi
Density914/sq mi
Coordinates39.8778, -92.0227

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