Photo: User:Magicpiano · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Burlington is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Burlington trails New Jersey on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burlington
Making ends meet is harder in Burlington
1 in 9 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.3%), vs 7% across New Jersey. Food insecurity (19.5% vs 14.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 14.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Burlington
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.8%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 3 adults have obesity (35.5%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Burlington runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Burlington
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 14.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). 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 Burlington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Burlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #426 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 26%).
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). Burlington’s median household income is $84,813; among the 10,402 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$106K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.6% of Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Burlington adults…
Burlington runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Burlington
1 community health center in Burlington, 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 Burlington; ≈ 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.
3.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Burlington adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Burlington runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Burlington 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.
Burlington and the towns around it
Burlington’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | C+ | 35.5% | 12.8% | 14.7% | CDC place |
| Burlington Township | B | 32.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% | ZIP 08016 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burlington adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Burlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Burlington is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Burlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Burlington | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.2%19–23.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.2–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.7%15.9–19.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.5%31–40.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.4–40.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.2–42.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%24.1–29 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.5–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.2–17.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.7%12.8–16.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 29.4%26–33.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.7–17.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%34–43.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.7%76.9–82.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.8%56.4–63 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.3–89.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%74.2–79.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62–70.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.1–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.4–19.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%28–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.6–29 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.5%17.1–22.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.9%14.8–19.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.3%9.9–12.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.6%12.6–16.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%27–33.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.4–15.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.3%12.8–16 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.8–9.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.6%4.1–5 | 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 Burlington
Is Burlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Burlington is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #426 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Burlington?
CDC estimates 35.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 31% and 40.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Burlington?
Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Burlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Burlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–12.8%), 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 Burlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burlington.
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.