Bethany Oklahoma Map

About Bethany, Oklahoma

Bethany is a locality in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States. It has a population of 20,560. The population density is 1521.8 people per km². Bethany is located at 35.5187°N, 97.6323°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 73008.

Bethany, Oklahoma, exhales a quiet resilience under the vast Oklahoma sky. It lies 7.4 miles east of Yukon, OK (from Yukon, OK: bearing 84°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-north-west of Oklahoma City. The land here rolls gently, a subtle topography that hints at the ancient forces that shaped it, now softened by decades of cultivation and settlement. Oak trees, sturdy and deep-rooted, punctuate the horizon, their branches reaching out like weathered arms against the immense canvas of blue. The air, particularly in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, dry scent, a fragrance of sun-baked earth and the distant, faint sweetness of prairie grasses. Streets wind with a comfortable ease, lined by homes that speak of established neighborhoods, some with the proud, unwavering lines of mid-century architecture, others embracing newer designs, all contributing to the unpretentious character of Bethany. The origins of Bethany are deeply entwined with the spirit of religious conviction, a legacy that continues to imbue the locality with a distinct cultural flavor, fostering a strong sense of community and shared purpose. This enduring influence, born from its founding as a center for the Church of the Nazarene, has subtly shaped the rhythm of life, fostering a quiet industriousness. The local economy, while diversified, retains echoes of its agricultural past, with fertile soil still yielding its bounty, though now complemented by a growing commercial sector and proximity to the robust economic engines of the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Bethany’s distinctive character is not found in grand monuments, but in the steady hum of daily life, the familiar camaraderie of neighbors, and the persistent, hopeful spirit that marks this corner of Oklahoma County.

About This Bethany Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Bethany, Oklahoma — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.518668, -97.632264. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Bethany and Oklahoma County.

Detailed location data for Bethany includes the ZIP code (73008), telephone area code (405, 572), county seat of Oklahoma County (Oklahoma City), and school district assignment (Putnam City Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Bethany is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.