Where Byram Center residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Byram Center, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Byram Center. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Byram Center
Byram Center is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Byram Center
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.6%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Byram Center adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 13 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 Byram Center’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Byram Center adults…
Byram Center runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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.
4.4% of Byram Center adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Byram Center
No hospital or community health center in Byram Center 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 Byram Center; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Byram Center adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Byram Center adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Byram Center runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Byram Center 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.
Byram Center 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byram Township | A | 26.1% | 8.5% | 10% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Olive Township | A | 24.8% | 8.5% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Stanhope | A | 26.4% | 8.5% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Hopatcong | A | 27.6% | 9.1% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Byram Center adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Byram Center
Why doesn’t Byram Center have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Byram Center.
What hospital is closest to Byram Center?
Ahs Hospital in Hackettstown, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Byram Center’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 Byram Center?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Hackettstown in Hackettstown, 7.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Byram Center.
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.