Photo: Smallbones · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Bridgeton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns
Bridgeton differs from New Jersey on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bridgeton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bridgeton
Dental care lags in Bridgeton
40% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 25.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Bridgeton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More Bridgeton adults get no exercise
43.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Bridgeton
1 in 4 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (23.6%), 3 times the New Jersey rate. Food insecurity (45.2% vs 14.3%) and no reliable transportation (22.7% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 37.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Bridgeton’s likely range.
What’s behind Bridgeton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 15% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (near the bottom of U.S. towns).
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). Bridgeton’s median household income is $55,781; among the 7,673 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Bridgeton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 3.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bridgeton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
6.9 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
37.3% of Bridgeton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Bridgeton adults…
Bridgeton runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Bridgeton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Bridgeton
1 community health center in Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Bridgeton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Bridgeton runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Bridgeton 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.
Bridgeton and the towns around it
Bridgeton’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | D− | 47.4% | 15% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Fairfield Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hopewell Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
| Upper Deerfield Township | D | 41.5% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Sunset Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Gouldtown | — | — | — | — |
Sunset Lake and Gouldtown: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bridgeton adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bridgeton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bridgeton is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 25; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Bridgeton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bridgeton | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 35.7%32.3–39.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.8%16.7–20.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 21%18.7–23.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 47.4%40.5–54.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15%13.2–16.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38%34.1–41.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.1–38.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.9%17.5–22.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%7–8.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 25.9%21.9–30.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 23.2%20.5–26 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 43.5%38.6–48.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.4–18.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 49%42.8–55.3 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 34.6%31.4–37.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 71.5%67.2–75.3 | 78% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 40%36.5–43.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 77.9%75.2–80.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 68.2%64.8–71.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 46.5%41.5–51.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.7–77.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.1–18.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.6%33.7–43.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.7%28.7–36.8 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 45.2%41.4–48.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 35.9%32.5–39.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 23.6%21.2–26.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 22.7%20.5–25 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 37.3%33.9–40.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38%33.6–42.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18%16–20.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22.1%19.8–24.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 12.5%11.5–13.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 13.6%12.3–15 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.9%7.2–8.5 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Bridgeton
Is Bridgeton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bridgeton is healthier than 2% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bridgeton?
CDC estimates 47.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 40.5% and 54.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bridgeton?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Bridgeton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bridgeton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 34.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 31.4–37.9%), 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 Bridgeton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to D.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bridgeton.
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.