City profile
Bethany, OK
Oklahoma County · Population 20,560
Bethany is a town in Oklahoma County, OK with about 20,560 residents and a typical home value near $172,000. It is 7 miles from Oklahoma City, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$171,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,057
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Hail, Tornado
Nearest major airport
8 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 50% Republican
Community
Population
20,560
Black population
11.2%
County
Oklahoma County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 20,560 residents
- Typical home value about $172,000
- 7 miles from Oklahoma City, OK
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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