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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorothy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorothy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorothy
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Dorothy
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.1%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Dorothy runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Dorothy
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), 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 Dorothy’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorothy adults…
Dorothy runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Dorothy
No hospital or community health center in Dorothy 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 Dorothy; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorothy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Dorothy adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dorothy runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Dorothy 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.
8.1% of Dorothy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Dorothy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weymouth Township | B+ | 30.1% | 10.9% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Estell Manor | B | 30.8% | 11% | 15.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dorothy adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorothy
Why doesn’t Dorothy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorothy.
What hospital is closest to Dorothy?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 12.3 miles in a straight line from Dorothy’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 Dorothy?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Women's Medical Professionals in South Vineland, 9.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorothy.
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.