Photo: Nyttend · Public domainWhere South Bethlehem residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Bethlehem, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Bethlehem. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Bethlehem
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in South Bethlehem
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), vs 7.7% across Pennsylvania. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 7.4% across Pennsylvania. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.7% across Pennsylvania. In all, South Bethlehem runs above Pennsylvania on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in South Bethlehem
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 64.4% across Pennsylvania. Among those 65 and older, 25.5% have lost all their teeth (Pennsylvania 14.5%). Checkups ↓
More South Bethlehem adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31%), vs 23.8% across Pennsylvania. Habits ↓
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 Pennsylvania figure falls outside South Bethlehem’s likely range.
Out of every 100 South Bethlehem adults…
South Bethlehem runs above PA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of South Bethlehem adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Pennsylvania.
Everyday habits, side by side with Pennsylvania
Share of adults, with the Pennsylvania figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near South Bethlehem
No hospital or community health center in South 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 South 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).
How South Bethlehem adults are doing
About the same as Pennsylvania on each measure.
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.
South Bethlehem 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter Township | C− | 37.1% | 13.4% | 20.8% | ZIP codes |
| New Bethlehem | — | — | — | — | |
| Mahoning Township | C− | 37.4% | 13.4% | 20.7% | ZIP codes |
New Bethlehem: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Bethlehem adults live with a disability (Pennsylvania 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in South Bethlehem
Why doesn’t South 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 South Bethlehem.
What hospital is closest to South Bethlehem?
Independence Health System Clarion Hospital in Clarion, 14.2 miles in a straight line from South Bethlehem’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in South Bethlehem.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Pennsylvania 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.