Egg Harbor Commercial Bank · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Within New Jersey, Egg Harbor City is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Egg Harbor City trails New Jersey on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Egg Harbor City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Egg Harbor City
Making ends meet is harder in Egg Harbor City
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.6%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (10.4% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (10.8% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 13.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Egg Harbor City
58.3% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 15.3% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Egg Harbor City
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Diabetes is also above the state: 13%, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. In all, Egg Harbor City runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Egg Harbor City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Egg Harbor City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Egg Harbor City is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #427 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 67% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 21%).
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). Egg Harbor City’s median household income is $71,711; among the 10,652 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 42%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Egg Harbor City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Egg Harbor City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Egg Harbor City adults…
Egg Harbor City runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Egg Harbor City
No hospital or community health center in Egg Harbor City 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 Egg Harbor City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Egg Harbor City adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Egg Harbor City runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Egg Harbor City 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.
Egg Harbor City and the towns around it
Egg Harbor City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor City | C+ | 33.7% | 13% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mullica Township | B | 30.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Washington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Egg Harbor City adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Egg Harbor City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Egg Harbor City is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Egg Harbor City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Egg Harbor City | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.1%19.1–25.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%28.4–39.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13%11.3–14.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.7%32.2–39.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.1–43.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.5–26.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.3–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.8–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15.3%12.5–18.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.9%12.5–17.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 30.3%26.1–35 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.2%12.6–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.4%35.2–45.7 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.5%12–17.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.4–81.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.3%54.7–61.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.1–88.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75–80.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.5%58.6–68.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.9%64.5–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.3%14.7–20.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.5%30.1–38.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 26.6%23.1–30.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.6%17.6–23.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 17.3%14.9–19.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10.4%9–12 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.8%9.4–12.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%11.6–16.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.8%26.8–35 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%12.6–16.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%7.9–10.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 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 Egg Harbor City
Is Egg Harbor City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Egg Harbor City is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #427 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 42%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Egg Harbor City?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.4% and 39.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Egg Harbor City?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 16.7 miles in a straight line from Egg Harbor City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Egg Harbor City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 12–17.4%), 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 Egg Harbor City 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 Egg Harbor City.
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.