Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Greenwich Township is healthier than 27% of graded towns
Greenwich Township differs from New Jersey on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08027, 08066. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Greenwich Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Greenwich Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, but only 27% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression, COPD and cancer run high in Greenwich Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.1%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 16 adults have COPD (6.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Greenwich Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Greenwich Township
Grades next door run from East Greenwich Township (A) to Chester (D−). Greenwich 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 Greenwich Township’s likely range; Greenwich Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08027, 08066, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Greenwich Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenwich Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns, #343 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 78% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 55%.
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). Greenwich Township’s median household income is $92,128; among the 9,701 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($69K–$115K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Greenwich Township adults…
Greenwich Township runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Greenwich Township and the towns around it
Greenwich Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Township | B+ | 31.6% | 10.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | A− | 32% | 9.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Paulsboro | C+ | 37.3% | 12.3% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| East Greenwich Township | A | 29% | 8.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Gibbstown | — | — | — | — |
Gibbstown: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Greenwich Township
No hospital or community health center in Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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.
0.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Greenwich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Greenwich Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Greenwich Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Greenwich 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.
7.2% of Greenwich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Greenwich Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Greenwich Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Greenwich Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Greenwich Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Greenwich Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14–19.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.3–15 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.6%26.3–37 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.6%9.1–12.2 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.1%34.6–41.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.9–44.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.5%23.6–29.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.1–9.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.2–7.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%2.8–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.4–12.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%10.7–15.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.7%20.6–29 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%13.8–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.8%34.5–45.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%6.9–10.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.6%74.3–80.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.5%64.3–70.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.1–90.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.6%60.9–70.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.3%65.8–80.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.3–22.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%29.2–37.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20.1–27 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%9.7–14.4 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.8%8.9–12.8 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.5–7.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.6–8.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.3%23.4–31.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10–14.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%10.9–14.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.5–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.2–8.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 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 Greenwich Township
Is Greenwich Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Greenwich Township is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #343 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Greenwich Township?
CDC estimates 31.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 37%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Greenwich Township?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Greenwich Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Greenwich Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.9–10.7%), 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 Greenwich Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Greenwich 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.