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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Concordia, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Concordia. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Concordia
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Concordia
1 in 5 adults have had cancer (19.9%), more than twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 9 adults have heart disease (11.7%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Arthritis is also above the state: 44.2%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Concordia runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 85% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Concordia, and more people treating it
54.7% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 90.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Concordia keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (91.6% vs 78%) and dentist visits (76.8% 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 Concordia’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Concordia adults…
Concordia runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Concordia is an older town: 85% 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 Concordia as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Concordia adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Concordia
No hospital or community health center in Concordia 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 Concordia; ≈ 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.
How Concordia adults are doing
On 4 of 4 measures, Concordia does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Concordia 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.
3.1% of Concordia adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Concordia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ponds | — | — | — | — | |
| Clearbrook | — | — | — | — | |
| Whittingham | — | — | — | — |
The Ponds, Clearbrook and Whittingham: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Concordia adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Concordia
Why doesn’t Concordia have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Concordia.
What hospital is closest to Concordia?
Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Concordia’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Concordia?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Concordia.
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.