Interstate Hosiery Mills, Inc. Mill Building · Photo: Desmond57 · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 53% of graded towns
Bloomfield Township differs from New Jersey on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07003. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bloomfield Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Bloomfield Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but only 53% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Bloomfield Township
Grades next door run from Glen Ridge (A+) to Newark (D). Bloomfield Township is an A. Around town ↓
High blood pressure and cancer are less common in Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all high blood pressure (26.1% vs 32.8%), cancer (6% vs 7.5%) and heart disease (4.5% vs 5.6%). Conditions ↓
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 Bloomfield Township’s likely range; Bloomfield Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07003, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Bloomfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #222 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 63%.
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). Bloomfield Township’s median household income is $103,604; among the 8,032 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Bloomfield Township and the towns around it
Bloomfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Township | A | 25.8% | 9.3% | 9.8% | ZIP 07003 |
| Glen Ridge | A+ | 20.9% | 6.6% | 6.4% | CDC place |
| Nutley Township | A+ | 22.7% | 8.4% | 9% | ZIP 07110 |
| Brookdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Ampere North | — | — | — | — | |
| Watsessing | — | — | — | — | |
| Newark | D | 35.9% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Belleville Township | A− | 26.2% | 10.6% | 10.6% | ZIP 07109 |
Brookdale, Ampere North and Watsessing: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Bloomfield Township adults…
Bloomfield Township runs below NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bloomfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
4.6 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Bloomfield Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Bloomfield Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Bloomfield 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.
9% of Bloomfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bloomfield Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bloomfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bloomfield Township is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Bloomfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bloomfield Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%14–17.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.9–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.8%22.2–29.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.1%23.7–28.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%34.1–40.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 17.9%16–19.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.5%4–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%21–26.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37%33.2–41.1 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.7%72.9–78.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.4%63.7–69.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87.1–89.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.1%73.3–78.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%59.8–67.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.6–85 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.7–18 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.5%30–37.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22.2–28.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14%12.4–15.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%7.2–9.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9%7.7–10.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.8%19.4–24.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.5–6.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.3 | 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 Bloomfield Township
Is Bloomfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bloomfield Township is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #222 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bloomfield Township?
CDC estimates 25.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.2% and 29.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bloomfield Township?
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical in Montclair, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Bloomfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bloomfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.3–14.4%), 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 Bloomfield Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bloomfield 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.