Kilgore Mill Covered Bridge and Mill Site · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bethlehem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethlehem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bethlehem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethlehem
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.4% of Bethlehem adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 14.2% across Georgia.
Out of every 100 Bethlehem adults…
On every condition, Bethlehem is about the same as Georgia. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bethlehem
No hospital or community health center in Bethlehem itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Bethlehem; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Georgia
Share of adults, with the Georgia figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethlehem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Georgia.
How Bethlehem adults are doing
About the same as Georgia on each measure.
4 in 10 Bethlehem adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Bethlehem and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winder | C+ | 35.8% | 12.9% | 15.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bethlehem adults live with a disability (Georgia 29.6%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethlehem
Why doesn’t Bethlehem have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bethlehem.
What hospital is closest to Bethlehem?
NGMC Barrow in Winder, 4.7 miles in a straight line from Bethlehem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bethlehem?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Medlink Winder - Ancillary Services in Winder, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethlehem.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Georgia figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.