Where Bethlehem Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bethlehem Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 64735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bethlehem Township
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Bethlehem Township
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.5%), vs 8% across Missouri. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.4%), vs 6.8% across Missouri. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.6% across Missouri. In all, Bethlehem Township runs above Missouri on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bethlehem Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.2%), vs 28.8% across Missouri. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bethlehem Township, and more people treating it
42.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Missouri 36.5%), but 80.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Missouri figure falls outside Bethlehem Township’s likely range; Bethlehem Township’s figures come from ZIP code 64735, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Bethlehem Township adults…
Bethlehem Township runs above MO on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Missouri
Share of adults, with the Missouri figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bethlehem Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Missouri.
Care in and near Bethlehem Township
No hospital or community health center in Bethlehem Township 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 Township; ≈ 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).
How Bethlehem Township adults are doing
About the same as Missouri on each measure.
3 in 10 Bethlehem Township 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13% of Bethlehem Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10.8% across Missouri.
Bethlehem Township and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Clinton Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Leesville Township | D | 38.5% | 14.9% | 19.5% | ZIP codes |
| Deer Creek Township | — | — | — | — |
Osage Township and Deer Creek Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Clinton Township: not graded. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bethlehem Township adults live with a disability (Missouri 36.2%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bethlehem Township
Why doesn’t Bethlehem Township 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 Township.
What hospital is closest to Bethlehem Township?
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Bethlehem Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Bethlehem Township?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Compass Health (Clinton, Missouri) in Clinton, 6.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bethlehem Township.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Missouri 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.