Where Blackwood residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Blackwood, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Blackwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Blackwood
Depression is more common in Blackwood
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.5%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.5%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Blackwood
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.4%), vs 10.9% 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 Blackwood’s likely range.
How Blackwood adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Blackwood runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Blackwood 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Blackwood adults…
Blackwood runs above NJ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Blackwood
No hospital or community health center in Blackwood 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 Blackwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Blackwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.1% of Blackwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Blackwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grenloch | — | — | — | — |
Grenloch: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Blackwood adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Blackwood
Why doesn’t Blackwood have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Blackwood.
What hospital is closest to Blackwood?
Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, 3.5 miles in a straight line from Blackwood’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 Blackwood?
11 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Camcare - Generations Health Center in Clementon, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Blackwood.
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.