Where Germania residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Germania, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Germania. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Germania
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in Germania
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 28%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Germania runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Germania keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.3% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Germania 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 ↓
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 Germania’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Germania adults…
Germania runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Germania adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.9% of Germania adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Germania
No hospital or community health center in Germania 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 Germania; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Germania adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Germania 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.
Germania and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne | — | — | — | — |
Cologne: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Germania adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Germania
Why doesn’t Germania have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Germania.
What hospital is closest to Germania?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 13.5 miles in a straight line from Germania’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Germania?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlanticare Health Services-FQHC Galloway in Galloway, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Germania.
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.