Where Arrowhead Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Arrowhead Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Arrowhead Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Arrowhead Lake
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Arrowhead Lake
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.5%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.3%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.7%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Arrowhead Lake runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Arrowhead Lake is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Arrowhead Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Nearly everyone in Arrowhead Lake is insured
Only 7.7% 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 Arrowhead Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Arrowhead Lake adults…
Arrowhead Lake runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Arrowhead Lake
No hospital or community health center in Arrowhead Lake 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 Arrowhead Lake; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Arrowhead Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Arrowhead Lake adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Arrowhead Lake runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Arrowhead Lake 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Arrowhead Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Arrowhead Lake and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Arrowhead Lake adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Arrowhead Lake
Why doesn’t Arrowhead Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Arrowhead Lake.
What hospital is closest to Arrowhead Lake?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Arrowhead Lake’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 Arrowhead Lake?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Adult & Specialty Medical Professionals in Bridgeton, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Arrowhead Lake.
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.