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BethlehemMO

A town of 1,144. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.

Population
1,144
−8.2% since 2010
Median home value
$265K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
36.6
years
Jobs based here
70
A commuter town

What makes Bethlehem stand out

The 2 things Bethlehem does most differently from other towns.

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Small town

1,144 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

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Health

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns

Bethlehem beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.

DHealth Grade
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better20 too close to call11 worse
What stands outBethlehemMO
More adults treating high blood pressure80.6%77.2%
More adults with COPD11.5%8%
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital
5.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
35th
percentile among MO towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Outdoors

Nearly a quarter of Bethlehem is conserved land

0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.

26.7%conserved
26.7%
conserved · 7,943 of 29,773 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
Biggest places to walkTrailsAcres
1. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem)0.1 mi2,499
2. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Gouge Eye)—586
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute

Most working residents commute out of Bethlehem

Most working residents leave Bethlehem for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Clinton (28%), Windsor (5%) and Springfield (5%). Half commute less than 30 miles.

0%work in town

Where working residents work

In Bethlehem0%
Clinton28%
Windsor5%
Springfield5%
Kansas City3%
30 mi
median commute distance
70
jobs based in Bethlehem
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate

Four seasons, hot summers

Bethlehem has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

11″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter25–44°
Spring45–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall46–68°
Oct 21
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards

Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.

55risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
55Moderate riskLowerHigher
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Bethlehem for work

Where Bethlehem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

28% → Clinton Clinton 28% 5% → Windsor Windsor 5% 5% → Springfield Springfield 5% 3% → Kansas City Kansas City 3% 3% → Sedalia Sedalia 3% 3% → Leesville Leesville 3% Bethlehem · 0% stay
70jobs based in Bethlehem
0%of working residents work in town
30 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Bethlehem

Township in Henry County, Missouri, U.S.

Bethlehem Township is a township in Henry County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. Bethlehem Township was established in 1873, taking its name from a Baptist church of the same name within its borders. The township is located on Harry S. Truman Reservoir. Various creeks, such as Dillion Creek, Pretty Bob Creek, Dumpling Creek, also flow through the township.

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Population
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