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A township of 5,508 people in Stark County, Ohio
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Conserved land5.4%1,150 of 21,115 acres
Trails0.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1209 conserved acres per 1,000 residents
#355Most conserved land in OH
1Lake Sherman Park2 acres

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About Bethlehem

Township in Ohio, US
5,520Population
33.4 sq miArea
1,020 ftElevation

Bethlehem Township is one of the seventeen townships of Stark County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 5,520 people in the township.

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#23Highest graduation rate in OH#187Lowest depression in OH#245Shortest commute in OHAll OH rankings →

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Health in Bethlehem

C−

Health Grade C−

Healthier than 23% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

1better than OH·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▼ 7 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 1▲ 3 close
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What stands out

7.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better 9.9%More adults with COPDOH 8% · worse

Care nearby

Aultman HospitalCanton · 8.5 mi · ER
My Community Health Center - MagnoliaMagnolia · 7.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44662, 44612, 44608 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bethlehem →

Natural hazards in Bethlehem

28
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
3Does Bethlehem flood?paid flood claims since 1979NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 9 declared for Stark CountyMapBethlehem vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Bethlehem →
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LawrenceMassillonSugarcreekPerryPikeNavarreBolivar Bethlehem Lawrence Massillon Sugarcreek Perry Pike Navarre Bolivar
SLawrence NMassillon WSugarcreek NPerry EPike NWNavarre SEBolivar
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