Photo: Hisland7 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Edgewater is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Edgewater differs from New Jersey on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Edgewater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edgewater
COPD and heart disease are less common in Edgewater
Edgewater runs below New Jersey on nine chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.9% vs 5.1%), heart disease (3.6% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Edgewater is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Few Edgewater adults smoke
6.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% 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 Edgewater’s likely range.
What’s behind Edgewater’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewater is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #32 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 92%.
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). Edgewater’s median household income is $124,050; among the 5,162 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$155K), it’s healthier than 99%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Edgewater adults…
Edgewater runs below NJ on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.6 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Edgewater
No hospital or community health center in Edgewater 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 Edgewater; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edgewater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Edgewater adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Edgewater does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Edgewater 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.
4% of Edgewater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Edgewater and the towns around it
Edgewater has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewater | A+ | 22.5% | 7.7% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Fort Lee | A | 21.8% | 10.8% | 7.4% | CDC place |
| Cliffside Park | A− | 27.9% | 10.8% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| North Bergen Township | B− | 30.4% | 12.8% | 10.8% | ZIP 07047 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edgewater adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edgewater
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edgewater is better than New Jersey on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Edgewater’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edgewater | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11%9.6–12.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.2%7.2–9.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.5%19.3–25.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 27.4%25–30.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%35.2–41.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 16%14.3–17.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.6%3.3–4.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.6%5.5–7.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.7%15.2–20.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.5–17.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34.7–42.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%5.4–7.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.5–80.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.1%69.3–74.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90.3–92.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.6%70.5–76.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.1%60.1–67.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.8%71.8–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13%11.3–14.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.8–36 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%21–27 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%6.8–9.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.8–9.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.6%4–5.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4%3.2–4.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 16.3%14.2–18.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.8%5.8–7.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.6%6.7–8.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.5–3.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.1%3.6–4.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.7–2.1 | 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 Edgewater
Is Edgewater a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edgewater is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #32 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 99%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edgewater?
CDC estimates 22.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.3% and 25.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edgewater?
Harlem Hospital Center in New York, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Edgewater’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edgewater have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.5%), 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 Edgewater more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Edgewater.
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.