Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Carneys Point Township is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Carneys Point Township trails New Jersey on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08069, 08098. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Carneys Point Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Carneys Point Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Carneys Point Township runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Carneys Point Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.3%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (12.2% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 17.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Carneys Point Township
57.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.4% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Carneys Point Township
Grades next door run from Pilesgrove Township (A) to Penns Grove (D−). Carneys Point Township is a C−. Around town ↓
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 Carneys Point Township’s likely range; Carneys Point Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08069, 08098, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Carneys Point Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carneys Point Township is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #444 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 43% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Carneys Point Township’s median household income is $79,245; among the 10,785 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 14%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Carneys Point Township is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 23% nationally.
Out of every 100 Carneys Point Township adults…
Carneys Point Township runs above NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. 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.
17.9% of Carneys Point Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Carneys Point Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Carneys Point Township and the towns around it
Carneys Point Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carneys Point Township | C− | 37.1% | 14% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Mannington Township | C+ | 35.4% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Carneys Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Pennsville Township | B− | 33.3% | 11.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Pennsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Oldmans Township | A− | 31% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Penns Grove | D− | 43.8% | 16.8% | 20.6% | CDC place |
| Pilesgrove Township | A | 29.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | ZIP 08098 |
Carneys Point and Pennsville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Carneys Point Township
No hospital or community health center in Carneys Point Township 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 Carneys Point Township; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Carneys Point Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Carneys Point Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Carneys Point Township 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Carneys Point Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Carneys Point Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Carneys Point Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Carneys Point Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Carneys Point Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.1%21.3–26.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.1%30.5–44.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14%12.2–15.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.6%35.7–43.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%35.3–43.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.2–30.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.6%9.4–11.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.8%6.9–8.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.4%13.5–19.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%14.1–18.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.8%28.3–37.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.7%12.1–17.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.7%38–51.7 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15%13.1–17.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%74.9–81.7 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.4%53.6–61 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%85–88.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%56.9–67.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.6–79.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.3–21.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 35.6%30.8–40.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.5%23.1–30.5 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.3%20.6–26.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.7%16.6–21.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.6–13.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 17.9%15.8–20.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.1–37.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.5%14.6–18.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7.3%6.7–7.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Carneys Point Township
Is Carneys Point Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Carneys Point Township is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #444 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 14%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Carneys Point Township?
CDC estimates 37.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 44.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Carneys Point Township?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Carneys Point Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Carneys Point Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.1–17.1%), 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 Carneys Point Township 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 Carneys Point Township.
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.