Sarah and Samuel Nicholson House · Photo: Smallbones · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Elsinboro Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Elsinboro Township trails New Jersey on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08079. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Elsinboro Township
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Elsinboro Township
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.4%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Elsinboro Township runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 29% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD, stroke and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Elsinboro Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (12.1% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (11.8% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 18.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Elsinboro Township
57.2% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). 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 Elsinboro Township’s likely range; Elsinboro Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08079, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Elsinboro Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elsinboro Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 44% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Elsinboro Township’s median household income is $90,385; among the 9,901 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$113K), it’s healthier than 7%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Elsinboro Township adults…
Elsinboro Township runs above NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Elsinboro Township is an older town: 29% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Elsinboro Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.4% of Elsinboro Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Elsinboro Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Elsinboro Township
No hospital or community health center in Elsinboro 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 Elsinboro Township; ≈ 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.
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How Elsinboro Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Elsinboro Township runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Elsinboro Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Elsinboro Township and the towns around it
Elsinboro Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsinboro Township | C− | 36.9% | 13.8% | 17% | ZIP 08079 |
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | C+ | 34.2% | 11.8% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Salem | D− | 43% | 16.7% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Pennsville Township | B− | 33.3% | 11.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Quinton Township | C− | 38.2% | 13.8% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Elsinboro Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Elsinboro Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Elsinboro Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Elsinboro Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Elsinboro Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.6%21–26.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%14–17.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.5–20.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.9%30.3–44.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.8%12.1–15.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 40.6%36.6–44.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%35.7–44.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.1%25.1–31.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11%9.8–12.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.4–9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7.4–9.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.5%4.2–4.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.9%13.9–20.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17%14.8–19.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.1%27.6–36.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.5%12–17.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%38.4–52 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.8–14.5 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.8–82.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 57.2%53.6–60.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.4–88.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.7–81 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.8%58.5–68.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.8–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.5%15.7–21.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36.1%31–41.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.1%23.4–30.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.1–25.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.1%15.9–20.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.1%10.7–13.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.8%10.4–13.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 18.4%16.2–20.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.1%29.1–37.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.6%14.6–18.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.8%14.1–17.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 7%6.4–7.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.3–11.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 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 Elsinboro Township
Is Elsinboro Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Elsinboro Township is healthier than 22% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 7%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Elsinboro Township?
CDC estimates 36.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 44.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Elsinboro Township?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 15.4 miles in a straight line from Elsinboro Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Elsinboro Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–14.5%), 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 Elsinboro Township 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 Elsinboro 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.