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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Deans, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Deans. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Deans
COPD and stroke are less common in Deans
Deans runs below New Jersey on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.5% vs 5.1%), stroke (1.8% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (3.4% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Few Deans adults smoke
6.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Deans is insured
Only 5.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 Deans’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Deans adults…
Deans runs below NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Deans residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Deans adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Deans
No hospital or community health center in Deans 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 Deans; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Deans adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Deans does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Deans 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.
2.9% of Deans adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Deans 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Brunswick Township | A | 24.8% | 10.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| North Brunswick Township | B+ | 31.7% | 11.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Monmouth Junction | — | — | — | — | |
| Dayton | — | — | — | — |
Monmouth Junction and Dayton: 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 Deans adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Deans
Why doesn’t Deans have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Deans.
What hospital is closest to Deans?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Deans’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Deans?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Deans.
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.