Photo: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Frenchtown is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Frenchtown differs from New Jersey on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 11 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Frenchtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Frenchtown
Cancer and depression run high in Frenchtown
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 6 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.1%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Frenchtown 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 ↓
Frenchtown is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Frenchtown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Frenchtown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frenchtown is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 81%.
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). Frenchtown’s median household income is $97,917; among the 8,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Frenchtown adults…
Frenchtown runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. 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% of Frenchtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
8.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Frenchtown
No hospital or community health center in Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Frenchtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Frenchtown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Frenchtown runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Frenchtown 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.
Frenchtown and the towns around it
Frenchtown’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown | A | 27.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Alexandria Township | A | 27% | 9.2% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Kingwood Township | A | 27.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Frenchtown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Frenchtown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Frenchtown is better than New Jersey on 11 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Frenchtown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Frenchtown | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%11.7–17.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10–14 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.5–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.8%22.3–33.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.2%7.6–10.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.4%27.7–35.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.1–43.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.1–28.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.6–10.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%4.8–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.2–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%7.6–13 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16–24.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.9–19.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.4%27.9–39.7 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.8%5–9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.4%75.1–81.7 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70%66.7–73.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.9%89.1–92.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.8%74.5–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65.2–74.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.5%70.1–84.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.3–21.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%26.8–36.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.6–23.6 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.7%6.4–11.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.1–10 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.8–5.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.2–6.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5%3.5–6.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%19.5–27.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.3–12.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%8.6–12.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%2.9–4.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%4.9–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.4 | 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 Frenchtown
Is Frenchtown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Frenchtown is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Frenchtown?
CDC estimates 27.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 33.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Frenchtown?
St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Frenchtown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Frenchtown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–9%), 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 Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown.
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.