Where Budd Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Budd Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Budd Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Budd Lake
Binge drinking is the habit Budd Lake doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Budd Lake
Budd Lake runs below New Jersey on five chronic conditions, most of all stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%) and diabetes (8.6% vs 10.9%). A young population is part of it: only 11% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Budd Lake 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 ↓
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 Budd Lake’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Budd Lake adults…
Budd Lake runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 11% of Budd Lake 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.
5.9% of Budd Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Budd Lake
No hospital or community health center in Budd Lake 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 Budd Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Budd Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Budd Lake adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Budd Lake 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.
Budd Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanders | — | — | — | — |
Flanders: 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 Budd Lake adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Budd Lake
Why doesn’t Budd Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Budd Lake.
What hospital is closest to Budd Lake?
Ahs Hospital in Hackettstown, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Budd Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Budd Lake?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Hackettstown in Hackettstown, 4.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Budd Lake.
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.