Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, East Hanover Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns
East Hanover Township differs from New Jersey on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 17 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07936. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Hanover Township
Cancer runs high in East Hanover Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
East Hanover Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.5% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.7% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
East Hanover Township is an active town
Only 18.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 East Hanover Township’s likely range; East Hanover Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07936, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind East Hanover Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Hanover Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #88 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 89%.
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 Hanover Township’s median household income is $149,583; among the 2,773 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($112K–$187K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state East Hanover Township is healthier than 82% of graded towns, against 97% nationally.
Out of every 100 East Hanover Township adults…
East Hanover Township runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Hanover 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.
6.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Care in and near East Hanover Township
No hospital or community health center in East Hanover 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 Hanover Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How East Hanover Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, East Hanover Township does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 East Hanover 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.
3.5% of East Hanover Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
East Hanover Township and the towns around it
East Hanover Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 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 Hanover Township | A+ | 21% | 9.1% | 8% | ZIP 07936 |
| Hanover Township | A+ | 21.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Brook | — | — | — | — | |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | A+ | 19.9% | 9% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Livingston Township | A+ | 18.8% | 8.4% | 6.5% | ZIP 07039 |
| Montville Township | A+ | 20.6% | 8.4% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
| West Caldwell Township | A+ | 21.2% | 7.5% | 7.4% | ZIP 07006 |
| Roseland | A+ | 21.3% | 8.7% | 7.1% | CDC place |
Pine Brook: 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 Hanover Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Hanover 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 Hanover Township is better than New Jersey on 17 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside East Hanover 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 Hanover Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12.1%10.2–14.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.7–13.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 21%17.6–24.7 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.8–10.5 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%29.5–35.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%39–45.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.5%21–26 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.2%7.3–9.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.4%3.7–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.8%5.4–8.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8%6.4–9.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.7%15.7–21.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.3–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.8%27.9–36.1 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%77.5–82.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.5%71.9–77 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.7%90.5–92.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.8%77.1–82.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71%67.1–74.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.8–82.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.5%12.5–16.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27–34.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.9%18.1–24 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6.9%5.6–8.4 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%5–7.2 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.6%3–4.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.6–5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.5%2.8–4.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.9%17.9–24.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%7.7–10.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5%4.2–5.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%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 Hanover Township
Is East Hanover Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Hanover Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #88 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Hanover Township?
CDC estimates 21% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.6% and 24.7%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Hanover Township?
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, 4.8 miles in a straight line from East Hanover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Hanover Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–7.8%), 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 Hanover 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 Hanover 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.