Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA · CC BY 2.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Fredon Township is healthier than 32%
Fredon Township differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07860. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Fredon Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Fredon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 39% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Fredon Township’s lead shrinks
Fredon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 32% of the 3,327 towns with similar household incomes ($107K–$179K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, depression and COPD run high in Fredon Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.8%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Fredon Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Fredon Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults 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 Fredon Township’s likely range; Fredon Township’s figures come from ZIP code 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 Fredon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #286 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 68%.
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). Fredon Township’s median household income is $142,903; among the 3,327 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($107K–$179K), it’s healthier than 32%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Fredon Township is healthier than 39% of graded towns, against 80% nationally.
Out of every 100 Fredon Township adults…
Fredon 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.
6.9% of Fredon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Fredon Township
No hospital or community health center in Fredon 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 Fredon 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.
6.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Fredon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Fredon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Fredon Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Fredon 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.
Fredon Township and the towns around it
Fredon Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredon Township | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 12.1% | ZIP 07860 |
| Stillwater Township | A− | 27.8% | 10.1% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Hampton Township | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Newton | B | 29.5% | 11.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Andover Township | A | 27% | 10% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Green Township | A | 26.7% | 9.2% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Fredon Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Fredon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Fredon Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Fredon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Fredon Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.6–17.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22.3–33.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%31.5–39 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%36.5–44.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23–28.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.4–26.7 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.5–41.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%75.6–81.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.4–71.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.4%88–90.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%74.9–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%61.2–70.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.6–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.9–21.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.4–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.9%9.3–12.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.4%8.2–10.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.9%5.8–8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%21.8–28.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Fredon Township
Is Fredon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Fredon Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #286 of 468 in New Jersey. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Fredon Township?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 33.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Fredon Township?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Fredon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Fredon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.6%), 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 Fredon 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 Fredon 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.