Where East Millstone residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for East Millstone, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Millstone. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Millstone
East Millstone keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 78%) and dentist visits (73.5% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
East Millstone is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in East Millstone is insured
Only 5.6% 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 East Millstone’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of East Millstone 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.
7.5 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 East Millstone adults…
East Millstone runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Millstone
No hospital or community health center in East Millstone 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 Millstone; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How East Millstone adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Millstone does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 East Millstone 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.
3.8% of East Millstone adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
East Millstone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | A | 26.2% | 10.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| Weston | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Center | — | — | — | — | |
| Six Mile Run | — | — | — | — | |
| Blackwells Mills | — | — | — | — | |
| Hillsborough Township | A+ | 25% | 8.8% | 8% | ZIP 08844 |
| Middlebush | — | — | — | — |
Millstone: fewer than 1,000 residents. Weston, Franklin Center, Six Mile Run, Blackwells Mills and Middlebush: 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 East Millstone adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in East Millstone
Why doesn’t East Millstone have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for East Millstone.
What hospital is closest to East Millstone?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 5.1 miles in a straight line from East Millstone’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 East Millstone?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Somerville in Somerville, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Millstone.
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.