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Bethlehem

A township of 1,144 people in Henry County, Missouri
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Conserved land27%7,943 of 29,773 acres
Trails0.3 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves26,943 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Bethlehem

Township in Henry County, Missouri, U.S.
671Population

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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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.

Clinton
28%
Windsor
5%
Springfield
5%
Kansas City
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bethlehem →

Health in Bethlehem

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 14% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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1better than MO·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Golden Valley Memorial HospitalClinton · 5.5 mi · ER
Compass Health (Clinton, Missouri)Clinton · 6.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 64735 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethlehem →

Natural hazards in Bethlehem

55
Moderate

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

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves
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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.

44° / 25°Winter
67° / 45°Spring
87° / 66°Summer
68° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Henry County LibraryClinton · 6.1 miles · 58 hrs a week

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