Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, East Brunswick Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
East Brunswick Township beats New Jersey on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08816, 08831, 08850. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Brunswick Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
East Brunswick Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 64% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, East Brunswick Township’s lead shrinks
East Brunswick Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 3,281 towns with similar household incomes ($108K–$179K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer East Brunswick Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in East Brunswick Township is insured
Only 6.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in East Brunswick Township
East Brunswick Township runs below New Jersey on COPD (4.1% vs 5.1%) and stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
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 East Brunswick Township’s likely range; East Brunswick Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08816, 08831, 08850, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind East Brunswick Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Brunswick Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #169 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 96% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 77%.
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). East Brunswick Township’s median household income is $143,343; among the 3,281 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($108K–$179K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state East Brunswick Township is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of East Brunswick Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Brunswick Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 East Brunswick Township adults…
East Brunswick Township runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Brunswick Township
No hospital or community health center in East Brunswick 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 East Brunswick Township; ≈ 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.
35 miles of trails across 11 parks and preserves
How East Brunswick Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Brunswick Township does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 East Brunswick 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.
East Brunswick Township and the towns around it
East Brunswick Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick Township | A | 27.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% | ZIP codes |
| South Brunswick Township | A | 24.8% | 10.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Old Bridge Township | A− | 31.2% | 10.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Milltown | A | 32.2% | 9.7% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Old Bridge | — | — | — | — | |
| North Brunswick Township | B+ | 31.7% | 11.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| South River | B | 34.6% | 11.2% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Sayreville | A− | 32% | 10.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Old Bridge: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Brunswick Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Brunswick Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Brunswick Township is better than New Jersey on 16 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside East Brunswick Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Brunswick Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%12.2–15.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%9–11.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.4–14.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.2%23.5–31.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.3%9.1–11.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.5%29.6–35.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.8–43 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.6%19.5–23.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.4–9.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7.1–8.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.2%5–7.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.6%7.3–9.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.1%18.4–23.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.8–17.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%31.9–39.7 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.9–7.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.4–82.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.5%69.9–75 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.7–92 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%75–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.2%62.3–70 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%70–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.1%11.2–15.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.5–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.7–25 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.8–10.4 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.8–9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.4–5.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.7–5.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.3%19–24 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.3%8.2–10.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%8.1–10.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–3.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.1%4.5–5.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 East Brunswick Township
Is East Brunswick Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Brunswick Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #169 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Brunswick Township?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.5% and 31.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Brunswick Township?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 4.2 miles in a straight line from East Brunswick Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Brunswick Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–7.8%), 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 East Brunswick Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Brunswick 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.