Photo: User:Ekem · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Green Brook Township is healthier than 4%
On every measure CDC estimates, Green Brook Township looks like New Jersey as a whole.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08812, 07069, 07059. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Green Brook Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Green Brook Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Green Brook Township’s lead shrinks
Green Brook Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 4% of the 909 towns with similar household incomes ($156K–$260K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Green Brook Township
Grades next door run from Warren Township (A+) to Plainfield (C−). Green Brook Township is a B+. Around town ↓
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 Green Brook Township’s likely range; Green Brook Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08812, 07069, 07059, 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 Green Brook Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Brook Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #316 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 53%.
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). Green Brook Township’s median household income is $208,375; among the 909 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($156K–$260K), it’s healthier than 4%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Green Brook Township is healthier than 32% of graded towns, against 75% nationally.
Green Brook Township and the towns around it
Green Brook Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Brook Township | B+ | 30.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Middlesex | B+ | 33.2% | 11% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Dunellen | C | 37.7% | 12.8% | 15% | CDC place |
| Watchung | A+ | 24% | 9.4% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Plainfield | C− | 36.1% | 14.4% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Warren Township | A+ | 23.9% | 9.5% | 7.1% | ZIP 07059 |
| North Plainfield | B− | 35.4% | 12.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
| Bridgewater Township | A+ | 24.4% | 9.2% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Green Brook Township adults…
On every condition, Green Brook Township is about the same as New Jersey. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Green Brook Township
No hospital or community health center in Green Brook 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 Green Brook Township; ≈ 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.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Green Brook Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Green Brook Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Green Brook 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.9% of Green Brook Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Green Brook Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Green Brook Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Green Brook Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Green Brook Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Green Brook Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.7–20 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11.1–13.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.5–16.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.9%27.3–34.7 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%10.1–12.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.6%30.1–35.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%36.5–41.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.2%20.3–24.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%8–9.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.6–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.9–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.5–6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%7–9.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%9.8–13.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.2%22.4–28.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.7%35.7–42.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.7%10–13.7 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75.7–80.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.4%63.1–68.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.4–90 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76%73.5–78.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.9%59.9–66.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%68.5–78.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15%13.3–17 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%30.1–36 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.9%21.4–26.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.1%13–17.1 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.9–14 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%22.3–27.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.3%10–12.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.7–13.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%6–7.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Green Brook Township
Is Green Brook Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Green Brook Township is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #316 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 Green Brook Township?
CDC estimates 30.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 34.7%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Green Brook Township?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 6.4 miles in a straight line from Green Brook Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Green Brook Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–13.7%), 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 Green Brook 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 Green Brook 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.