Where Ampere North residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ampere North, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ampere North. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ampere North
Making ends meet is harder in Ampere North
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (27.9%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (13.5% vs 7%) and housing insecurity (23.4% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 18.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Ampere North adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.1%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Ampere North has no health insurance
20.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Ampere North’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.7% of Ampere North adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ampere North adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Ampere North adults…
Ampere North runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Ampere North
No hospital or community health center in Ampere North 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 Ampere North; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ampere North adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Ampere North runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Ampere North 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.
Ampere North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | A | 25.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | ZIP 07003 |
| Newark | D | 35.9% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Watsessing | — | — | — | — | |
| East Orange | C | 35.8% | 14.5% | 15.2% | CDC place |
Watsessing: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ampere North adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ampere North
Why doesn’t Ampere North have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ampere North.
What hospital is closest to Ampere North?
Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Ampere North’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 Ampere North?
29 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is East Orange Primary Care Center in East Orange, 1.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ampere North.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey 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.