Photo: Smallbones · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Chesilhurst is healthier than 18%
Chesilhurst differs from New Jersey on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Chesilhurst. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Chesilhurst
Stroke, COPD and diabetes run high in Chesilhurst
1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Diabetes is also above the state: 14.9%, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. In all, Chesilhurst runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Chesilhurst
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (19.7%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7%) and housing insecurity (16.8% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 13.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Chesilhurst
58.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 14.5% 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 Chesilhurst’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Chesilhurst’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chesilhurst is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 69% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Chesilhurst’s median household income is $91,683; among the 9,770 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 18%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Chesilhurst compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.5% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Chesilhurst adults…
Chesilhurst runs above NJ on 8 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.
13.5% of Chesilhurst adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Chesilhurst adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Chesilhurst
No hospital or community health center in Chesilhurst 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 Chesilhurst; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Chesilhurst adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Chesilhurst runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Chesilhurst 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.
Chesilhurst 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesilhurst | C+ | 33.4% | 14.9% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Winslow Township | B+ | 29.8% | 11% | 13% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Chesilhurst adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Chesilhurst
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Chesilhurst is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Chesilhurst’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Chesilhurst | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.2%19.2–25.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.5–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–19 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%28.9–38.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.1–16.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.9%37.8–44.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.4%36.9–43.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.4%25.7–31.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.5–12.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.4–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%6–8.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.5%12.1–17.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.1%12.8–17.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26.5–35 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.8%12.6–17.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%38–47.1 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%9.6–14.1 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77–82.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.9%55.9–62.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.8–90.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.5%77.9–82.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%63.4–71.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%70.7–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17%14.6–19.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.2%31.1–39.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.6%24–31.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 19.7%16.6–23 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.8%14.3–19.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.6–11.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.5%11–16 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.8%29.1–37 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.4–19.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.6–16.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.2%8–10.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.1%4.4–5.8 | 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 Chesilhurst
Is Chesilhurst a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Chesilhurst is healthier than 35% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Chesilhurst?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 38.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Chesilhurst?
West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Chesilhurst’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Chesilhurst have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.6–14.1%), 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 Chesilhurst 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 Chesilhurst.
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.