Bethel, MO

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Population
126
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
711 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$63,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$392/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,938
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Set in rural Shelby County, Bethel is a quiet village with deep historic roots. Founded in 1844 as a German communal colony, the town still retains much of its original 19th-century character along Route 15. Well-preserved brick homes and historic sites blend naturally with the surrounding farmland, giving the area a peaceful, timeless feel. It is a close-knit community where neighbors look out for one another and life moves at an easy pace.

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