Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, East Newark is healthier than 67%
East Newark differs from New Jersey on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Newark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Newark
Dental care lags in East Newark
43% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 12.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in East Newark
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30.8%), about twice the New Jersey rate. No reliable transportation (14.3% vs 7.4%) and utility shut-off threats (13% vs 7%) are higher too. 19.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More East Newark adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (37.5%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around East Newark
Grades next door run from Harrison (A−) to Newark (D). East Newark is a C. Around town ↓
East Newark is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, East Newark is healthier than 29%. Against the 5,256 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 67%. Health Grade ↓
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 Newark’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind East Newark’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Newark is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns, #439 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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 Newark’s median household income is $48,646; among the 5,256 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 67%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state East Newark is healthier than 6% of graded towns, against 29% nationally.
Where East Newark compares well: arthritis, 18.2% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of East Newark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.6% of East Newark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
East Newark and the towns around it
East Newark’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 Newark | C | 32.6% | 13.3% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Harrison | A− | 25.2% | 8.4% | 10% | CDC place |
| Kearny | B | 29.8% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Newark | D | 35.9% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 East Newark adults…
East Newark runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of East Newark residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near East Newark
No hospital or community health center in East Newark 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 Newark; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How East Newark adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, East Newark runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 East Newark 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Newark adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Newark
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Newark is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside East Newark’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Newark | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.4%23.9–31.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.8–18.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.4%15.6–19.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%28.6–37 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.2–33.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.6–40.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.2%16.3–20.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%8.1–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.6%4.1–5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.2–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.9%10.5–15.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.4–17.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.5%33–42.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.5%13.4–17.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.5%38.3–46.9 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.2%19.7–29.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.6%70.4–76.4 | 78% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 43%39.8–46.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%80.7–85.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.5%67.4–73.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 49.5%45–53.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.5%58–72.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.6–17.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.5–38.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.7%24.1–31.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.8%25.7–36.1 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.8%19.1–26.6 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13%11–15.1 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.3%12–16.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.6%15.9–23.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.4%29.6–37.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 15.9%13.8–18.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.1%14.8–19.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Newark
Is East Newark a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Newark is healthier than 29% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #439 of 468 in New Jersey. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Newark?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.6% and 37%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Newark?
Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, 0.9 miles in a straight line from East Newark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Newark have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.7–29.1%), 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 Newark more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Newark.
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.