Where Ashland residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ashland, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ashland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ashland
Fewer Ashland adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Cancer runs high in Ashland
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.9%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Ashland is an active town
Only 21% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. 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 New Jersey figure falls outside Ashland’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.
5.5% of Ashland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Ashland adults…
Ashland runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
5.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ashland
No hospital or community health center in Ashland 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 Ashland; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ashland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Ashland adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ashland does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Ashland 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.
Ashland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill Township | A | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Haddonfield | A+ | 23% | 7.3% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Lawnside | C− | 38.3% | 18.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Springdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Echelon | — | — | — | — | |
| Voorhees Township | A | 23.4% | 9.6% | 8.7% | ZIP 08043 |
Springdale and Echelon: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ashland adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Ashland
Why doesn’t Ashland have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ashland.
What hospital is closest to Ashland?
Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Ashland’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 Ashland?
31 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camcare - Generations Health Center in Clementon, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ashland.
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.