Where Auburn residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Auburn, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Auburn. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Auburn
Cancer and arthritis run high in Auburn
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.9%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.2%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Auburn runs above New Jersey on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Auburn adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 12 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Auburn is insured
Only 6.9% 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 Auburn’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Auburn adults…
Auburn runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 10% of Auburn residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Auburn adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Auburn adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Auburn
No hospital or community health center in Auburn 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 Auburn; ≈ 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 New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Auburn adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Auburn 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.
Auburn 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.7% | 12% | ZIP 08085 |
| Pilesgrove Township | A | 29.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | ZIP 08098 |
| Oldmans Township | A− | 31% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Auburn adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Auburn
Why doesn’t Auburn have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Auburn.
What hospital is closest to Auburn?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 11.7 miles in a straight line from Auburn’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 Auburn?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henrietta Johnson Medical Center at Claymont in Claymont, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Auburn.
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.