Photo: Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Frankford Township is healthier than 45% of graded towns
Frankford Township differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07826, 07822, 07860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frankford Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Frankford Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but only 45% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and depression run high in Frankford Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.3%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Depression is also above the state: 18.4%, vs 15.1% across New Jersey. In all, Frankford Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Frankford Township’s lead shrinks
Frankford Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, but 67% of the 6,126 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$147K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Frankford Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Frankford Township is insured
Only 7.6% 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 Frankford Township’s likely range; Frankford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07826, 07822, 07860, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Frankford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frankford Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns, #256 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 74%.
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). Frankford Township’s median household income is $117,286; among the 6,126 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Frankford Township adults…
Frankford Township runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Frankford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frankford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Frankford Township
No hospital or community health center in Frankford 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 Frankford 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.
18 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Frankford Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Frankford Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Frankford Township 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.
Frankford Township and the towns around it
Frankford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Township | A− | 26.6% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Sandyston Township | A− | 26.8% | 10% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Hampton Township | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Wantage Township | A− | 27.8% | 9.8% | 13% | ZIP 07461 |
| Lafayette Township | A− | 26.5% | 10.9% | 11% | ZIP 07848 |
| Ross Corner | — | — | — | — |
Ross Corner: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frankford Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frankford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frankford Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Frankford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frankford Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.7%13.3–18.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11–14.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.6%21.4–32.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.6–11.7 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.6%31.8–39.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%37.4–45.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%23.5–29.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.3–7.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.3–9.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.9–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.9%18.2–25.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%29.4–40.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.3–9.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.9–82.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.6–73.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.2%88.7–91.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%75.4–81.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.9–72.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%68.7–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.6–21.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.6–24.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.7–11.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.6%4.4–6.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%20.9–28.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.2%9.6–13.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.7–12.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Frankford Township
Is Frankford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frankford Township is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #256 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frankford Township?
CDC estimates 26.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 32.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frankford Township?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 7.5 miles in a straight line from Frankford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frankford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.3–9.2%), 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 Frankford Township 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 Frankford 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.