Photo: Aumecg · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Hackettstown is healthier than 34% of graded towns
Hackettstown differs from New Jersey on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hackettstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hackettstown
New Jersey sets a high bar
Hackettstown is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, but only 34% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression runs high in Hackettstown
1 in 6 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.1%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Hackettstown has a top-rated hospital
Ahs Hospital is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Hackettstown’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Hackettstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hackettstown is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns, #311 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 50%.
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). Hackettstown’s median household income is $93,083; among the 9,569 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 75%, about where its income would put it.
Care in and near Hackettstown
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Hackettstown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Hackettstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Hackettstown adults…
Hackettstown runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
7.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hackettstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Hackettstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hackettstown runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Hackettstown and the towns around it
Hackettstown’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackettstown | A− | 31.9% | 9.4% | 11.3% | CDC place |
| Mount Olive Township | A | 24.8% | 8.5% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mansfield Township | A− | 30.3% | 9.3% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Beattystown | — | — | — | — | |
| Independence Township | A | 30.3% | 8.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | A+ | 24.2% | 8.3% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Allamuchy Township | A | 28.8% | 8.8% | 10.2% | ZIP codes |
Beattystown: 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 Hackettstown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hackettstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hackettstown is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Hackettstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hackettstown | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.4–19.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%25.8–38.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8–10.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28–35.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%33.4–41.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.2–27.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.5–9.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.6–6.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.4%5.8–9.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.2–13.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.4–30.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.7–19.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30.3–42.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.1%9.4–13.2 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.2%72.5–79.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.5–72.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.8%86–89.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.7–80.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%61.5–71.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%70.5–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.2–21.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%29.4–39.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.4%20–26.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13%10.8–15.3 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.7–13.2 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.3 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.1%6.2–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.9–8.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%21.8–29.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.3–12.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.6%10.8–14.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 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 Hackettstown
Is Hackettstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hackettstown is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns: ≈ A− for health, #311 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 75%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hackettstown?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 38.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hackettstown?
Ahs Hospital in Hackettstown, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Hackettstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hackettstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.2%), 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 Hackettstown 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 Hackettstown.
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.