Where Collings Lakes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Collings Lakes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Collings Lakes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Collings Lakes
Depression is more common in Collings Lakes
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Collings Lakes
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Collings Lakes’ likely range.
How Collings Lakes adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Collings Lakes runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Collings Lakes 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Collings Lakes adults…
Collings Lakes runs above NJ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Collings Lakes
No hospital or community health center in Collings Lakes 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 Collings Lakes; ≈ 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 Collings Lakes adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Collings Lakes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Collings Lakes and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Collings Lakes adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Collings Lakes
Why doesn’t Collings Lakes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Collings Lakes.
What hospital is closest to Collings Lakes?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Collings Lakes’ 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 Collings Lakes?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hammonton - Southern Jersey Family Medical in Hammonton, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Collings Lakes.
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.