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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bradley Gardens, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bradley Gardens. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bradley Gardens
COPD and stroke are less common in Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens runs below New Jersey on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%), stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.2% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Bradley Gardens adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Bradley Gardens is an active town
Only 19.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Bradley Gardens’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Bradley Gardens adults…
Bradley Gardens runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Bradley Gardens residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis 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% of Bradley Gardens adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Bradley Gardens
No hospital or community health center in Bradley Gardens 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 Bradley Gardens; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bradley Gardens adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Bradley Gardens adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bradley Gardens does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Bradley Gardens 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.
Bradley Gardens 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Township | A+ | 24.4% | 9.2% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
| Branchburg Township | A+ | 26.2% | 8.7% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Hillsborough Township | A+ | 25% | 8.8% | 8% | ZIP 08844 |
| Raritan | A | 27% | 9.7% | 10% | CDC place |
| Bridgewater Center | — | — | — | — |
Bridgewater Center: 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 Bradley Gardens adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bradley Gardens
Why doesn’t Bradley Gardens have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bradley Gardens.
What hospital is closest to Bradley Gardens?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Bradley Gardens’ 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 Bradley Gardens?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Somerville in Somerville, 2.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bradley Gardens.
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.