Bethlehem Township is a township in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 3,745, a decrease of 234 (−5.9%) from the 2010 census count of 3,979, which in turn reflected an increase of 159 (+4.2%) from the 3,820 counted in the 2000 census.

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How Bethlehem ranks

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#11Highest graduation rate in NJ #61Most conserved land in NJ #89Best schools in NJ All NJ rankings →

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Living in Bethlehem

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Most working residents leave Bethlehem for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Raritan (4%), Readington (4%) and Bridgewater (3%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

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New York, NY

2%Work in townlive and work in Bethlehem 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 540Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Bethlehem

Health Grade A

Healthier than 89% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

12better than NJ·3worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 3▼ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.5%Fewer uninsured adultsNJ 11.3% · better 8.6%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 9.6%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

St. Luke's Warren HospitalPhillipsburg · 9.1 mi · ER

Star Community Health-CoventryPhillipsburg · 8.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 08802, 08827, 08804 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethlehem →

Natural hazards in Bethlehem

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 38% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind

5Does Bethlehem flood?paid flood claims since 1989 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bethlehem MapBethlehem vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Bethlehem

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Bethlehem has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 22°Winter

60° / 38°Spring

82° / 60°Summer

64° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Bethlehem get?About 23 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 18, with the last in spring around Apr 30.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Bethlehem

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School Grade A-

The public schools Bethlehem’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 81% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#89Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ

DistrictBethlehem Township School DistrictSchools2

Thomas B. Conley Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 258 students Ethel Hoppock Middle School A-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 119 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.