Photo: Saucemaster · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Collingswood is healthier than 50% of graded towns
Collingswood differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 8 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Collingswood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Collingswood
New Jersey sets a high bar
Collingswood is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 50% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Collingswood doesn’t win on
19% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in Collingswood
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Collingswood
Grades next door run from Haddon Township (A) to Camden (D−). Collingswood is an A. 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 Collingswood’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Collingswood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Collingswood is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #234 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 92% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 69%.
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). Collingswood’s median household income is $90,184; among the 9,924 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.4 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Collingswood adults…
Collingswood runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Collingswood and the towns around it
Collingswood’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collingswood | A | 27.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Haddon Township | A | 26.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Westmont | — | — | — | — | |
| Oaklyn | A | 27.4% | 8.7% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Woodlynne | C | 33.6% | 12.9% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Camden | D− | 40.6% | 18% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Pennsauken Township | C+ | 32.1% | 13.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Cherry Hill Township | A | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
Westmont: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Collingswood
No hospital or community health center in Collingswood 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 Collingswood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Collingswood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Collingswood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Collingswood runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Collingswood 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.
7.9% of Collingswood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Collingswood adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Collingswood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Collingswood is better than New Jersey on 8 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Collingswood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Collingswood | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13–16.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%14.2–17.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%23.8–32.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%26.8–32.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.1%32.9–39.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%19.9–24.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7.1–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.4%9.7–13.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%18.3–24.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19%16.3–21.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38%33.8–42.5 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.5–79.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.9%63–68.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.8%87.3–90.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.2%71.1–77 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67%63–71 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.7–82.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.5–21.7 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.3–35.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.5–24.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.4–14.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.6%5.7–7.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.9%6.6–9.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.6–27.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.6–11.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.5–13.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 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 Collingswood
Is Collingswood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Collingswood is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #234 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Collingswood?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.8% and 32.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Collingswood?
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Collingswood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Collingswood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.6–10.3%), 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 Collingswood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Collingswood.
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.