Photo: KForce at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Bogota is healthier than 42% of graded towns
Bogota differs from New Jersey on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bogota. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bogota
New Jersey sets a high bar
Bogota is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Bogota has no health insurance
15.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
Cancer and COPD are less common in Bogota
Bogota runs below New Jersey on cancer (6.1% vs 7.5%), COPD (4.3% vs 5.1%) and arthritis (18.8% vs 22.2%). 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 Bogota’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Bogota’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogota is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #273 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 54%.
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). Bogota’s median household income is $103,299; among the 8,085 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$129K), it’s healthier than 74%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bogota adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Bogota adults…
Bogota runs below NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bogota
No hospital or community health center in Bogota 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 Bogota; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Bogota adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Bogota 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.
7.8% of Bogota adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Bogota and the towns around it
Bogota’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota | A− | 29.1% | 10.2% | 9.2% | CDC place |
| Teaneck Township | A | 27.2% | 10.1% | 8% | ZIP 07666 |
| Hackensack | B+ | 30.4% | 11.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Ridgefield Park | B+ | 29.5% | 10.9% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bogota adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bogota
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bogota is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Bogota’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bogota | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.5–20 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.4–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.1%25.3–33.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%9–11.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.5–33.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%36.5–42.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.8%16.9–20.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.1%5.6–6.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.2%7.9–10.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.1%22.1–28.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%14–18.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%36.7–45 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%13–18.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%74.1–79.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.3%62.3–68.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%87.8–90.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.8–77.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%60.9–68.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.2%12.3–16.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%31.6–39 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.7%23.5–29.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.9–17.9 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.7%12.6–17 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.8%6.3–9.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%21–26.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.4–12.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 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 Bogota
Is Bogota a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bogota is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #273 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 74%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bogota?
CDC estimates 29.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 33.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bogota?
Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, 1.2 miles in a straight line from Bogota’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bogota have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13–18.4%), 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 Bogota 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 Bogota.
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.