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Bethlehem

A township of 383 people in Clark County, Indiana
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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails5.4 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
469 ftElevation

Bethlehem is an unincorporated community in Bethlehem Township, Clark County, Indiana, United States, twenty-five miles up the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. It was platted in 1812 and according to WPA records was presumably named for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Its first office was established on March 6, 1816. The community's post office is popular around Christmas with those wanting to have a Bethlehem postmark on Christmas letters and cards.

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ZIP code47104
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Most working residents leave Bethlehem for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jeffersonville (21%), New Albany (8%) and Charlestown (6%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Jeffersonville
21%
New Albany
8%
Charlestown
6%
New Washington
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bethlehem →

Health in Bethlehem

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7better than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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Baptist Health LagrangeLa Grange · 11.3 mi · ER
Charlestown Community Medical ServicesCharlestown · 13 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47162, 47104, 47147 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethlehem →

Natural hazards in Bethlehem

62
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
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Bethlehem has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 26°Winter
66° / 44°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
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Nearest: New Washington LibraryNew Washington · 4.4 miles · 36 hrs a week
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