Bethalto, Illinois

About Bethalto

Bethalto is a close-knit town in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 9,183.

Officially, Bethalto is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 7.59 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,210 residents per square mile.

📰 Bethalto News Today

• Megan L. McGuire Obituary (1983 - 2026) - Bethalto, IL - WGEM Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Bethalto police chief investigation sent to Illinois AG for review Alton Telegraph · Aug 11
• Illinois AG now looking into former Bethalto chief AdVantageNews.com · Aug 12
• Civic Memorial High School (Bethalto, IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Lorie Nelson (1961–2026) of Bethalto, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Jul 28

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bethalto Unique

• The only place in America named Bethalto — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,183.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bethalto

• Geno's 140 Club — american
• Huatulco Mexican Kitchen — mexican
• Laux Brickhouse Grille — american
• Roma's Pizza — italian
• El Mezcal — mexican
• Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bethalto Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bethalto

• Bethalto Central Park reviews ★
• Bethalto Sports Complex reviews ★
• Khoury League Park reviews ★
• Klopmieire Park reviews ★
• Rotary Park reviews ★
• Steve Bryant Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bethalto

• Bethalto East Primary School
• Civic Memorial High School
• Journeys South
• Parkside Primary School
• Wilbur Trimpe Middle School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bethalto

🏘️ Nearby Communities