Where Glen Ridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Glen Ridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Glen Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Glen Ridge
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.2% of Glen Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 15% across Florida.
Out of every 100 Glen Ridge adults…
On every condition, Glen Ridge is about the same as Florida. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Glen Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge; ≈ 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 Florida
Share of adults, with the Florida figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Glen Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Florida.
How Glen Ridge adults are doing
About the same as Florida 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.
Glen Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud Lake | — | — | — | — |
Cloud Lake: 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 Glen Ridge adults live with a disability (Florida 31.3%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Glen Ridge
Why doesn’t Glen Ridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Glen Ridge.
What hospital is closest to Glen Ridge?
Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Glen Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Glen Ridge?
13 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Foundcare Health Center in West Palm Beach, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Glen Ridge.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Florida 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.