Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere Gouldtown residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Gouldtown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Gouldtown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Gouldtown
Stroke, diabetes and COPD run high in Gouldtown
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.2%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 8.1%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Gouldtown runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Gouldtown
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.3% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (14.3% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 22.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Gouldtown
53.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 14.7% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Gouldtown’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Gouldtown’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Gouldtown adults…
Gouldtown runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 9. 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.
22.1% of Gouldtown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Gouldtown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Gouldtown
No hospital or community health center in Gouldtown 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 Gouldtown; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Gouldtown adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Gouldtown runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Gouldtown 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.
Gouldtown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgeton | D− | 47.4% | 15% | 23.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Gouldtown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Gouldtown
Why doesn’t Gouldtown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Gouldtown.
What hospital is closest to Gouldtown?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Gouldtown’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 Gouldtown?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Family Dental in Bridgeton, 2.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Gouldtown.
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.