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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fairton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fairton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fairton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Fairton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.8%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Fairton runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Fairton
59.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 17.4% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Fairton’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Fairton
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18.1%), 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 Fairton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Fairton adults…
Fairton runs above NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fairton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
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Care in and near Fairton
No hospital or community health center in Fairton 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 Fairton; ≈ 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).
How Fairton adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fairton runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Fairton 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.
13.8% of Fairton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Fairton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
| Fairfield Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fairton adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Fairton
Why doesn’t Fairton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fairton.
What hospital is closest to Fairton?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Fairton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fairton?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Adult & Specialty Medical Professionals in Bridgeton, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fairton.
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. 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.