Photo: KForce at en.wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Edison Township as a whole is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Edison Township beats New Jersey on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08817, 08820, 08837. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Edison Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Edison Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but only 61% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and depression are less common in Edison Township
Edison Township runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.5% vs 5.1%), depression (10.9% vs 15.1%) and stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Edison Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Edison Township
Grades next door run from Highland Park (A+) to New Brunswick (C). Edison Township is an A. Around town ↓
Nearly everyone in Edison Township is insured
Only 7.7% 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 Edison Township’s likely range; Edison Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08817, 08820, 08837, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Edison Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edison Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #181 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 98% 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). Edison Township’s median household income is $125,145; among the 5,045 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$156K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Edison Township is healthier than 61% of graded towns, against 92% nationally.
At 109,077 residents, Edison Township is graded like any town, from one citywide estimate; its rank among the 395 U.S. cities over 100,000 is the fairer comparison.
Out of every 100 Edison Township adults…
Edison Township runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.2% of Edison Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Edison Township and the towns around it
Edison Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Township | A | 24.6% | 10.7% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| New Brunswick | C | 36.6% | 11.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Highland Park | A+ | 28.5% | 8.4% | 7.9% | CDC place |
| Sayreville | A− | 32% | 10.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Woodbridge Township | A− | 31.1% | 11% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Piscataway Township | A | 26.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | ZIP 08854 |
| South Plainfield | A | 30% | 10.5% | 9.8% | CDC place |
| East Brunswick Township | A | 27.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Edison Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Edison Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Edison Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Edison 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.
24 miles of trails across 29 parks and preserves
How Edison Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Edison Township does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Edison 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Edison Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Edison Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Edison Township is better than New Jersey on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Edison Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Edison Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.1%12.5–15.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.7–13.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.6%21.2–28.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.4–12 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.8%28.1–33.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.8–42 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.3%16.4–20.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%4–4.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.5%3.1–4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.2–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%6.1–9.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.4%7.2–9.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20.2–26.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 12.9%11–14.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%34.2–42.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.6–81.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.7%65.8–71.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90%88.7–91.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.7–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.4%58.3–66.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69.7–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.7%30.4–37.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.8%23–28.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.7–13 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9%7.8–10.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.3 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%5–6.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.2%4.4–6.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.2%17.9–22.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.6–9.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.5%4–5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Edison Township
Is Edison Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Edison Township is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #181 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Edison Township?
CDC estimates 24.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.2% and 28.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Edison Township?
JFK University Medical Center in Edison, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Edison Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Edison Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–8.9%), 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 Edison 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 Edison 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.