Photo: Smallbones · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Commercial Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns
Commercial Township trails New Jersey on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08349, 08332. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Commercial Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Commercial Township
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Commercial Township runs above New Jersey on ten of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Commercial Township
56.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.7% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Commercial Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Commercial Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.5%), 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 Commercial Township’s likely range; Commercial Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08349, 08332, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Commercial Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Commercial Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns, #455 of 468 in New Jersey. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 25% of U.S. towns); physical distress pulls it down (better than 13%).
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). Commercial Township’s median household income is $55,733; among the 7,651 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($42K–$70K), it’s healthier than 24%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Commercial Township adults…
Commercial Township runs above NJ on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Commercial Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Care in and near Commercial Township
No hospital or community health center in Commercial Township 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 Commercial Township; ≈ 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).
How Commercial Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Commercial Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Commercial Township 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.
16% of Commercial Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Commercial Township and the towns around it
Commercial Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Township | D | 40.4% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Downe Township | C | 37.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Port Norris | — | — | — | — | |
| Millville | C− | 39.7% | 12.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Leesburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Laurel Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Port Elizabeth | — | — | — | — |
Port Norris and Laurel Lake: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Leesburg and Port Elizabeth: 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 Commercial Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Commercial Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Commercial Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Commercial Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Commercial Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.4–27.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.5%16.4–20.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.4%33.8–47.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.2%12.3–16.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42.5%38.3–46.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.2–45.7 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%26.8–33.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.7%9.4–12 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%7.9–9.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.1%7.2–9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.2–10.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.2–5.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.7%13.6–20.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18.5%15.9–21.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 31.8%27.2–36.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–17 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.7%36.6–49 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.1%10.2–14 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.3–81.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%52.7–60.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.3%85.6–88.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.1–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.7%56.6–66.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%63.8–79 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18%15.2–21.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29–38.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.9%21.6–28.6 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17.6–23.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 16.1%13.9–18.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.7%9.4–12.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 16%13.8–18.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 32.5%28.3–36.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 17.4%15.2–19.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%13.9–17.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.3–7.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 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 Commercial Township
Is Commercial Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Commercial Township is healthier than 14% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health, #455 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 24%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Commercial Township?
CDC estimates 40.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.8% and 47.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Commercial Township?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Commercial Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Commercial Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.2–14%), 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 Commercial Township 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 Commercial Township.
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.