Photo: Wangyeah, babyknight, Roman Fuchs, Jim.henderson · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, East Rutherford is healthier than 51% of graded towns
East Rutherford differs from New Jersey on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for East Rutherford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Rutherford
New Jersey sets a high bar
East Rutherford is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 51% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in East Rutherford
East Rutherford runs below New Jersey on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.7% vs 10.9%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (4.6% vs 5.6%). 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 Rutherford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind East Rutherford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Rutherford is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #231 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 67%.
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 Rutherford’s median household income is $97,993; among the 8,875 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 88%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 East Rutherford adults…
East Rutherford runs below NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Rutherford
No hospital or community health center in East Rutherford 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 Rutherford; ≈ 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.
1.6 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of East Rutherford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How East Rutherford adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 East Rutherford 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.
7.7% of East Rutherford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
East Rutherford and the towns around it
East Rutherford’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 Rutherford | A | 27% | 8.7% | 10.3% | CDC place |
| Carlstadt | A− | 28% | 9.6% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Rutherford | A+ | 24.9% | 8% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Secaucus | A+ | 22.2% | 8.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Wallington | A− | 28.9% | 9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of East Rutherford adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Rutherford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, East Rutherford is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside East Rutherford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | East Rutherford | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11%9.6–12.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27%23.4–30.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.6–9.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.6%27.1–32.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%35.1–41 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.5–20.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.8–7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.6–12.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%20–26.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.7–19.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.4%35.3–43.5 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10.1–14.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76%73–78.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.5%63.5–69.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.4%86.6–90 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.8%69.9–75.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%62.1–69.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.8–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.4–17.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.3%31.5–39.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.2%23–29.5 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.7%11.5–16.3 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.6%10.7–14.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.7 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.1–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.2–9.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%19.7–25.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.4%10–13.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 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 Rutherford
Is East Rutherford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Rutherford is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #231 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 88%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in East Rutherford?
CDC estimates 27% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.4% and 30.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Rutherford?
Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, 1.8 miles in a straight line from East Rutherford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Rutherford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–14.3%), 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 Rutherford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in East Rutherford.
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.