Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, East Windsor Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns
East Windsor Township beats New Jersey on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08520, 08512. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in East Windsor Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
East Windsor Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, but only 59% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Obesity and COPD are less common in East Windsor Township
East Windsor Township runs below New Jersey on obesity (23% vs 28.9%) and COPD (4.2% vs 5.1%). 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 Windsor Township’s likely range; East Windsor Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08520, 08512, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind East Windsor Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Windsor Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns, #192 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 69%.
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 Windsor Township’s median household income is $105,208; among the 7,819 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), 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 Windsor Township is healthier than 59% of graded towns, against 91% nationally.
Out of every 100 East Windsor Township adults…
East Windsor Township runs below NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near East Windsor Township
No hospital or community health center in East Windsor 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 Windsor 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.
20 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of East Windsor Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How East Windsor Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 East Windsor 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.
6.2% of East Windsor Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
East Windsor Township and the towns around it
East Windsor Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 7 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 Windsor Township | A | 23% | 10% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cranbury Township | A | 23.5% | 10.4% | 7.9% | ZIP 08512 |
| Plainsboro Township | A+ | 21.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | ZIP codes |
| Twin Rivers | — | — | — | — | |
| Monroe Township | A− | 27.1% | 12.5% | 8% | ZIP 08831 |
| Millstone Township | A+ | 29% | 8.8% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| West Windsor Township | A+ | 17% | 9% | 5.4% | ZIP codes |
| Robbinsville Township | A+ | 21% | 9.1% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
Twin Rivers: 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 Windsor Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for East Windsor 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 Windsor Township is better than New Jersey on 10 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside East Windsor 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 Windsor Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%13.4–17.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.5–12.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–14.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23%19.4–26.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10%8.9–11.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.7–31.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.3%34.1–40.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.9%16.9–21 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.9%6.3–7.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%8–10.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 22.7%19.7–25.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12.3–16.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.8–39.7 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.5–12.7 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.1–80.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%64.8–70.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.7%88.2–90.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.2–78.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.1%57.7–66.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%69–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14%12–16.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.1–35.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22–28.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.6%10.7–14.4 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%5.2–7.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.6%18.1–23.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.4%8.2–10.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.3%9.1–11.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3 | 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 Windsor Township
Is East Windsor Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, East Windsor Township is healthier than 91% of U.S. towns: A for health, #192 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 Windsor Township?
CDC estimates 23% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.4% and 26.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to East Windsor Township?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.4 miles in a straight line from East Windsor Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in East Windsor Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–12.7%), 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 Windsor 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 Windsor 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.