Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Brick Township is healthier than 42% of graded towns
Brick Township differs from New Jersey on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08724, 08723, 08738. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brick Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Brick Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Brick Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.3%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Brick Township runs above New Jersey on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Brick Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Brick Township has a top-rated hospital
Ocean Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Brick Township’s likely range; Brick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08724, 08723, 08738, 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 Brick Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brick Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #271 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 66%.
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). Brick Township’s median household income is $106,130; among the 7,719 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($80K–$133K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brick Township adults…
Brick Township runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.8% of Brick Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Brick Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Brick Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Brick 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.
11 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Brick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Brick Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Brick 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.
Brick Township and the towns around it
Brick Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brick Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Lakewood Township | C+ | 32.6% | 9.7% | 16.8% | ZIP 08701 |
| Wall Township | A | 30.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Allenwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Point Pleasant | A | 27.8% | 8.9% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Toms River Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Leisure Village East | — | — | — | — | |
| Mantoloking | — | — | — | — |
Allenwood and Mantoloking: fewer than 1,000 residents. Leisure Village East: 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 Brick Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brick Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brick Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Brick Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brick Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.3%13.6–17.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.6–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25–32.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.9–11.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.7%29.9–35.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.9%38.8–45 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.9–30.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.5–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.2–13.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.7–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.3%20.5–26.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.2–17.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.5–40.1 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.3–9.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.8–80.2 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69%66.1–71.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.9%88.5–91 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.5%76.9–81.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.3–70.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.8–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.9–18.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.3%26–32.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.8–24.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.8–10.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%5–6.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25%22.3–27.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%10.1–12.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.6–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Brick Township
Is Brick Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brick Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #271 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brick Township?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brick Township?
Ocean Medical Center in Brick, 1.5 miles in a straight line from Brick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brick Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.3–9.7%), 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 Brick 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 Brick 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.