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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Glen West, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cedar Glen West. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Glen West
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Cedar Glen West
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (15.3%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 2 in 5 adults have arthritis (40.3%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.5%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Cedar Glen West runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 49% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cedar Glen West, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 86.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cedar Glen West keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.6% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (94.1% 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 Cedar Glen West’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cedar Glen West adults…
Cedar Glen West runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cedar Glen West is an older town: 49% 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 Cedar Glen West as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Glen West adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Cedar Glen West
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Glen West 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 Cedar Glen West; ≈ 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.
How Cedar Glen West adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cedar Glen West does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Cedar Glen West 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.
4.8% of Cedar Glen West adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Cedar Glen West 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township | B− | 28.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | A− | 29.7% | 10.4% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cedar Glen West adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Glen West
Why doesn’t Cedar Glen West have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar Glen West.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Glen West?
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Cedar Glen West’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Cedar Glen West?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jackson Site in Jackson, 2.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Glen West.
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.