Where Cologne residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cologne, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cologne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cologne
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Cologne
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Cologne runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 50% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cologne, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 82.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cologne keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.4% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% 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 Cologne’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cologne adults…
Cologne runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Cologne is an older town: 50% 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 Cologne as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cologne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Cologne
No hospital or community health center in Cologne 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 Cologne; ≈ 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).
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.
How Cologne adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Cologne 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.
6.2% of Cologne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Cologne and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germania | — | — | — | — |
Germania: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cologne adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cologne
Why doesn’t Cologne have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cologne.
What hospital is closest to Cologne?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 12.1 miles in a straight line from Cologne’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 Cologne?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlanticare Health Services-FQHC Galloway in Galloway, 3.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cologne.
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.