Where Forsgate residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Forsgate, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Forsgate. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Forsgate
COPD and depression are less common in Forsgate
Forsgate runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3% vs 5.1%), depression (9.5% vs 15.1%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Forsgate keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Forsgate is insured
Only 4.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 Forsgate’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Forsgate adults…
Forsgate runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Forsgate residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Forsgate adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Forsgate
No hospital or community health center in Forsgate 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 Forsgate; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
How Forsgate adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Forsgate does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Forsgate 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.
3% of Forsgate adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Forsgate and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Forsgate adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Forsgate
Why doesn’t Forsgate have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Forsgate.
What hospital is closest to Forsgate?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Forsgate’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 Forsgate?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 8.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Forsgate.
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.