Where Great Notch residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Great Notch, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Great Notch. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Great Notch
Cancer runs high in Great Notch
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Great Notch keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.2% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Great Notch 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 Great Notch’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Great Notch adults…
Great Notch runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Great Notch 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.
4.2% of Great Notch adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Great Notch
No hospital or community health center in Great Notch 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 Great Notch; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Great Notch adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Great Notch does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Great Notch 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.
Great Notch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair State University | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Falls Township | A | 26.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | ZIP 07424 |
| Woodland Park | B+ | 27.8% | 11% | 10.6% | CDC place |
Montclair State University: 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 Great Notch adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Great Notch
Why doesn’t Great Notch have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Great Notch.
What hospital is closest to Great Notch?
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, 3.9 miles in a straight line from Great Notch’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 Great Notch?
15 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Broadway Clinic in Paterson, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Great Notch.
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.