Photo: Smallbones · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Elmer is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Elmer differs from New Jersey on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Elmer. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elmer
Depression is more common in Elmer
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.7%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Elmer doesn’t win on
18.9% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Fewer Elmer adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Elmer’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Elmer’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmer is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 50%).
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). Elmer’s median household income is $95,357; among the 9,242 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$119K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
How Elmer adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elmer runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Elmer 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.3% of Elmer adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Elmer adults…
Elmer runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Elmer
1 hospital in Elmer, 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 Elmer; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Elmer adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Elmer and the towns around it
Elmer has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmer | A− | 30.1% | 8.5% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township | B+ | 32% | 10.9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pittsgrove Township | B | 32.6% | 11.3% | 14.6% | ZIP 08318 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elmer adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elmer
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elmer is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Elmer’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elmer | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.4%12.7–18.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.1%23.8–37 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.2–10 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.3–35.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.9%32.7–41.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%20.4–26.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.7–11.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.6–12.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.3–16 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.4%18.3–27 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18.9%15.7–22.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.4%32–45.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%6.5–10.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%72.2–79.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%69.1–75.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.5%85.1–89.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.4%70.9–77.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%61.6–70.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%71.9–84.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.7%16.5–23 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29–39.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.2%19.5–27.4 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.3–13.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%7.8–11.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.6–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.3%4.7–8.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%21.4–29.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.6–12.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%10.9–15.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Elmer
Is Elmer a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elmer is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elmer?
CDC estimates 30.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.8% and 37%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elmer?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 0.4 miles in a straight line from Elmer’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elmer have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–10.9%), 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 Elmer 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 Elmer.
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.