Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Bass River Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns
Bass River Township differs from New Jersey on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08087, 08215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bass River Township
COPD, cancer and arthritis run high in Bass River Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), 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: 30.3%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Bass River Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD, cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Bass River Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.7%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Bass River Township, and more people treating it
36.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Bass River Township’s likely range; Bass River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08087, 08215, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Bass River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bass River Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 83% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 47%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Bass River Township’s median household income is $75,833; among the 10,843 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Bass River Township adults…
Bass River Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Bass River Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Bass River Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
144 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bass River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Bass River Township
No hospital or community health center in Bass River Township 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 Bass River Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Bass River Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Bass River Township 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.
7.4% of Bass River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Bass River Township and the towns around it
Bass River Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass River Township | B+ | 30.1% | 11.7% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29.4% | 11.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Mystic Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Port Republic | A | 27.5% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Woodland Township | B− | 32.2% | 11.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
Washington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Mystic Island: 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 Bass River Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bass River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bass River Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Bass River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bass River Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.7–19.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.3%12.8–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%26.1–34.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.3%33.3–39.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.7%40.5–46.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 30.3%27.8–32.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.3%9.4–11.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.3%6.6–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.6–14.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.9–15.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26%22.9–29.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.6–16.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.3–39.9 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%8–10.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%76.2–81.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.1%64.1–70 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.3–90.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.4–83.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.5–71.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.2–81 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.4–18.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.3–33.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.3–24.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.2–13.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.9%8.6–11.2 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%6–7.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.2%25.2–31.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.4%11.9–15.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.8–13.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Jersey figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Bass River Township
Is Bass River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bass River Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bass River Township?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.1% and 34.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bass River Township?
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Bass River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bass River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8–10.7%), against 11.3% across New Jersey.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Bass River Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bass River Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.