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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Columbia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Columbia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Columbia
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Columbia
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.2%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.6%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Columbia runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Columbia, and more people treating it
44.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 85.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Columbia keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 78%) and dentist visits (72.7% vs 65.9%). 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 Columbia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Columbia adults…
Columbia runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Columbia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Columbia
No hospital or community health center in Columbia 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 Columbia; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Columbia adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Columbia does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Columbia 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.
4.9% of Columbia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Columbia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowlton Township | A− | 31.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Columbia adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Columbia
Why doesn’t Columbia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Columbia.
What hospital is closest to Columbia?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono in East Stroudsburg, 6.2 miles in a straight line from Columbia’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 Columbia?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is VHP Pediatrics - Plaza CT. in East Stroudsburg, 6.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Columbia.
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.