Health Profile of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Bethlehem Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 78.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.6% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.8% | 15.7% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Bethlehem is 78.6 years, about 0.2 years longer than the Pennsylvania average of 78.4 years. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 5.6%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.8% of residents, higher than the Pennsylvania average of 15.7%.
Population by Age
Older residents
25,698 residents in Bethlehem are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,271 770 men · 1,501 women
- 75–84 4,246 1,566 men · 2,680 women
- 65–74 7,039 3,130 men · 3,910 women
- 50–64 12,141 5,861 men · 6,280 women
Younger residents
13,085 residents in Bethlehem are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,119 1,918 boys · 2,201 girls
- 7–12 3,722 1,793 boys · 1,929 girls
- 3–7 2,920 1,486 boys · 1,434 girls
- 0–3 2,323 1,170 boys · 1,153 girls
About 4,815 residents in Bethlehem (6.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.6 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 32.4% | 34.5% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Bethlehem are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.8% | 20.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 18.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 25.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Bethlehem are about the same as in Pennsylvania.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,249 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 462.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bethlehem is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Bethlehem | Pennsylvania Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.29 | 6.88 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Bethlehem is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Pennsylvania, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Is Bethlehem, Pennsylvania a healthy place to live?
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
People in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania can expect to live 78.6 years on average, about the same as the Pennsylvania average of 78.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?
6.6% of residents in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 0.9 points above the Pennsylvania rate of 5.6%.
What percentage of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania residents are obese?
32.4% of adults in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points below the Pennsylvania rate of 34.5%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 115,249 cigarettes a day, 3.5 million a month, or 42.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.3 million minutes a day and 462.7 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Bethlehem is 78.6 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.03 lifetimes a day, or 11 lifetimes a year.
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