Photo: Dough4872 · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Brigantine is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Brigantine differs from New Jersey on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Brigantine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Brigantine
New Jersey sets a high bar
Brigantine is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Brigantine
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.7%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Brigantine runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Brigantine, and more people treating it
38.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 83.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Brigantine keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.9% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Brigantine’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Brigantine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brigantine is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns, #293 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 93% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Brigantine’s median household income is $97,250; among the 8,973 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Brigantine adults…
Brigantine runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Brigantine is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Brigantine as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Brigantine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Brigantine
No hospital or community health center in Brigantine 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 Brigantine; ≈ 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Brigantine adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Brigantine does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Brigantine 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.
5.7% of Brigantine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Brigantine and the towns around it
Brigantine has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigantine | A− | 27.5% | 12% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Atlantic City | D | 37.9% | 19.5% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Brigantine adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Brigantine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Brigantine is better than New Jersey on 10 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Brigantine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Brigantine | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14–18.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.5–14.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%22.8–32.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12%10.4–13.7 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.3%34.7–42 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 46%42.2–49.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.7%26.6–32.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.8%10.7–13 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–12.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.6%8.8–12.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%19.8–27 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.6–16.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.8%29.1–38.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.1–85.4 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.2%63.9–70.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.2%91–93.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 83.4%80.8–85.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.2%66.8–75.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.5–81.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%13.9–18.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.8–32.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17.2–23.2 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.4–9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%4–5.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.6–6.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.6–7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23.2–30.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.3–15.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.1–12 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.9–4.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.9 | 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 Brigantine
Is Brigantine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Brigantine is healthier than 79% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #293 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Brigantine?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 32.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Brigantine?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Brigantine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Brigantine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.5%), 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 Brigantine 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 Brigantine.
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.