How healthy is Bethlehem?
Bethlehem differs from Indiana on 6 of 40 measures. Where it trails the state most: more older adults who have lost all their teeth (19.1% vs 15.4%) and more adults with COPD (9.7% vs 8.1%).
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 46947, 46988, 46950. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethlehem
Read from the numbers below. The page puts what stands out first.
Care in and near Bethlehem
No hospital or community health center in Bethlehem itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bethlehem; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Bethlehem adults…
Bethlehem runs above IN on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bethlehem is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, copd and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bethlehem as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethlehem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
How Bethlehem adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
1 in 3 Bethlehem adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Bethlehem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Bethlehem and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bethlehem adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Not graded
Health Grades cover towns with 1,000 or more residents. CDC's estimates for a place of 539 people are less certain, so we show Bethlehem's figures without a grade.
All 40 CDC measures for Bethlehem
| Measure | Bethlehem | Likely range | Indiana | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic conditions | ||||
| High blood pressure | 41.2% | 37–45.2% | 37.8% | about the same |
| High cholesterol | 40.9% | 36.6–45.1% | 37.8% | about the same |
| Obesity | 46% | 38.3–53.7% | 38.4% | about the same |
| Arthritis | 32.1% | 28.8–35.4% | 28.3% | worse |
| Depression | 24.9% | 21.5–28.6% | 25.1% | about the same |
| Lost all teeth (65+) | 19.1% | 15.8–22.6% | 15.4% | worse |
| Asthma | 11% | 9.8–12.4% | 11.2% | about the same |
| Cancer (not skin) | 9.7% | 8.7–10.6% | 8.3% | worse |
| Diabetes | 14.6% | 12.7–16.6% | 13% | about the same |
| COPD | 9.7% | 8.5–11.1% | 8.1% | worse |
| Heart disease | 8.1% | 7.2–9% | 6.8% | worse |
| Stroke | 4% | 3.6–4.4% | 3.5% | worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.4% | 14.8–20.2% | 15.7% | about the same |
| Binge drink | 15.2% | 12.5–18% | 16.6% | about the same |
| Get no exercise | 29.1% | 24.5–33.9% | 24.9% | about the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.1% | 28.9–41.5% | 37.1% | about the same |
| Care & screenings | ||||
| Yearly checkup | 79.5% | 76.2–82.6% | 79.7% | about the same |
| Dentist visit | 59.1% | 55.4–62.7% | 61.2% | about the same |
| Cholesterol check | 86% | 84.1–87.8% | 85.8% | about the same |
| Colon screening | 65.9% | 60.9–70.4% | 66.3% | about the same |
| Mammogram | 74.9% | 67–81.4% | 76.4% | about the same |
| Taking BP meds | 79.8% | 77.2–82.2% | 77.4% | about the same |
| No health insurance | 10.3% | 8.6–12.2% | 8.9% | about the same |
| Mind & connection | ||||
| Feel lonely | 31.9% | 27.1–37% | 32.8% | about the same |
| Lack emotional support | 23.1% | 19.7–26.8% | 23.2% | about the same |
| Frequent mental distress | 17.5% | 15.5–19.7% | 17.6% | about the same |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% | 19.7–25.8% | 20.6% | about the same |
| Frequent physical distress | 15.4% | 13.5–17.4% | 13.8% | about the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Food insecurity | 15% | 12.6–17.6% | 14.7% | about the same |
| Housing insecurity | 11% | 9.3–12.8% | 11.2% | about the same |
| Utility shut-off threat | 8% | 6.9–9.2% | 8.4% | about the same |
| No reliable transportation | 7.7% | 6.7–8.8% | 7.7% | about the same |
| Receive SNAP | 8.9% | 7.3–10.6% | 8.6% | |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.2% | 29.8–38.7% | 31.1% | |
| Walking or climbing stairs | 16.6% | 14.4–19% | 14.2% | |
| Thinking or memory | 15.7% | 13.8–17.8% | 15% | |
| Hearing | 8.6% | 7.6–9.6% | 7.1% | |
| Vision | 5.6% | 4.9–6.3% | 5% | |
| Dressing or bathing | 4.2% | 3.7–4.8% | 3.7% | |
| Errands alone | 8.8% | 7.8–10% | 8.1% | |
How CDC estimates town health
CDC combines a large national health survey with each area’s age, sex, race and income mix to estimate local rates. Nobody surveyed Bethlehem door to door.
Every figure has a likely range. When the Indiana figure falls inside it, we don’t call Bethlehem better or worse.
CDC publishes towns like Bethlehem by ZIP code. We weight the ZIP codes that cover Bethlehem by how much of its land each one covers.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethlehem.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.