ChemLabLehighUniv1907, 1905
South Bethlehem’s story
172 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1905.
- 1854South Bethlehem is settled
South BethlehemPA
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
464
2025 Census estimate · −3.9% since 2020
Median home value
$109K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
50.4
years
Jobs based here
265
Balanced
Is South Bethlehem a good place to live?
14% of residents are under 18 in South Bethlehem, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 20% and U.S. towns at 22%. South Bethlehem has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes South Bethlehem stand out
Where South Bethlehem beats most towns.
Small town
464 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
New BethlehemPorter TownshipMahoning TownshipSouth Bethlehem
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to South Bethlehem: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in South Bethlehem, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterRedbank Valley Mun Auth water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have South Bethlehem’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereArmstrong County Board of ElectionsArmstrong County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code1624216242 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in South Bethlehem.
Climate
South Bethlehem has four seasons and pleasant summers
South Bethlehem’s midsummer high is 82°F, below both the Pennsylvania town median (85°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
35″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–37°
Spring36–60°
Summer57–81°
Fall40–62°
Oct 12
typical first frost
May 10
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
South Bethlehem faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in South Bethlehem than in nearly two thirds of U.S. communities. 90% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding. Since 2004, one flood insurance claim has been paid in the town.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
1
paid flood claims since 2004
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
With 1.5 jobs for every working resident, South Bethlehem draws in 259 commuters
The share of working residents in South Bethlehem who work locally: 3.4%. The town had 265 jobs in 2023, up 199 from 2013. The typical household income in the town is $44,000. For half of commuters, work is under 20 miles away.
3%work in town
| South Bethlehem | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In South Bethlehem3%
Monroe Township8%
Pittsburgh5%
East Franklin Township5%
Kittanning4%
20 mi
median commute distance
265
jobs based in South Bethlehem
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy South Bethlehem is
Among adults in South Bethlehem, 25% have been diagnosed with depression. Two figures for adults here: 31% get no exercise outside work, 23% say their health is fair or poor.
| South Bethlehem | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 24% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 19% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
0 better14 too close to call12 worse
| What stands out | South Bethlehem | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.5% | 14.5% |
| More uninsured adults | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.1% | 7.7% |
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital
14.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median home in South Bethlehem sells for about $108K
The typical rent for South Bethlehem comes to $815 a month. For households here, the share who live in a home they own is 63%.
$108Kmedian sale price
| South Bethlehem | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 78% | 73% |
| Median rent | $815 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
2
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about South Bethlehem
16pages on South Bethlehem
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of South Bethlehem; the nearest are
Indiana University of PennsylvaniaUniversity or college · Public · Indiana28 mi$11,380 in-state tuitionButler County Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Butler32.1 mi$5,910 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 South Bethlehem residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Pennsylvania.
About South Bethlehem
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
South Bethlehem is a borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 489 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1854
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,080 ft
Questions about South Bethlehem
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is South Bethlehem, PA a good place to live?
South Bethlehem has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.