Photo: Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Cedar Grove Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Cedar Grove Township differs from New Jersey on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07009. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Grove Township
Cedar Grove Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.7% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Cedar Grove Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Cedar Grove Township 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 Cedar Grove Township’s likely range; Cedar Grove Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07009, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Cedar Grove Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Grove Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #111 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 83%.
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). Cedar Grove Township’s median household income is $151,263; among the 2,659 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($113K–$189K), it’s healthier than 84%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Cedar Grove Township is healthier than 77% of graded towns, against 96% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Grove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Cedar Grove Township adults…
Cedar Grove Township runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. 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.
4.1% of Cedar Grove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Cedar Grove Township
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Township; ≈ 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.
28 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Cedar Grove Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Cedar Grove Township does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Cedar Grove 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.
Cedar Grove Township and the towns around it
Cedar Grove Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Grove Township | A+ | 21.9% | 9% | 8% | ZIP 07009 |
| Montclair Township | A+ | 23.3% | 7.7% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Montclair | — | — | — | — | |
| Verona Township | A+ | 21.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% | ZIP 07044 |
| North Caldwell | A+ | 20.4% | 7.4% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| Little Falls Township | A | 26.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | ZIP 07424 |
Upper Montclair: 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 Cedar Grove Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Cedar Grove Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Cedar Grove Township is better than New Jersey on 20 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Cedar Grove Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Cedar Grove Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.6%10.9–14.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.6%9.2–12.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.1–14.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21.9%18.7–25.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9%7.8–10.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.8%26.1–31.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.1%38.9–45.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.6–25.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.7%7.7–9.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%9–10.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.6–9.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%17.1–23.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.9–35.3 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7%5.8–8.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.5–81.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.7%72.2–77.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.4–92.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.8–83.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%64.2–71.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.1%74.6–85 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.9–18.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.5%26.1–33 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%17.5–22.9 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%6.2–9.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.9–8.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4%3.3–4.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%3.9–5.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.1%3.1–5.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.1%18.3–24.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8–10.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.9%7.7–10.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Cedar Grove Township
Is Cedar Grove Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Cedar Grove Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #111 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 84%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Cedar Grove Township?
CDC estimates 21.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.7% and 25.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Grove Township?
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical in Montclair, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Cedar Grove Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Cedar Grove Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.8–8.6%), 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 Cedar Grove Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Grove 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.