BethlehemMO
A town of 1,144. Healthier than 86% of U.S. towns.
What makes Bethlehem stand out
The 2 things Bethlehem does most differently from other towns.
1,144 people, and everyone knows the way
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Bethlehem’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bethlehem. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Bethlehem beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11.
| What stands out | Bethlehem | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.6% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.5% | 8% |
Nearly a quarter of Bethlehem is conserved land
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Bethlehem) | 0.1 mi | 2,499 |
| 2. Truman Reservoir Management Lands (Gouge Eye) | — | 586 |
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.
Where working residents work
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.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Bethlehem for work
Where Bethlehem’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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
- 671