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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Fieldsboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Fieldsboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fieldsboro
Depression is more common in Fieldsboro
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.6%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.8%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Fieldsboro
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Fieldsboro
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9.2%), vs 7% across New Jersey. No reliable transportation (9% vs 7.4%) is higher too. 11.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% 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 Fieldsboro’s likely range.
How Fieldsboro adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Fieldsboro runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Fieldsboro 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.7% of Fieldsboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Fieldsboro adults…
Fieldsboro runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Fieldsboro
No hospital or community health center in Fieldsboro 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 Fieldsboro; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Fieldsboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Fieldsboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordentown Township | A− | 28.8% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fieldsboro adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Fieldsboro
Why doesn’t Fieldsboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Fieldsboro.
What hospital is closest to Fieldsboro?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in Hamilton, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Fieldsboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Fieldsboro?
8 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henry J. Austin Health Center-Chambers in Trenton, 5.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Fieldsboro.
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.