Photo: Saucemaster · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Haddon Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Haddon Township differs from New Jersey on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08108, 08033, 08107, 08059. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haddon Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Haddon Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 65% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Haddon Township doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Haddon Township
Grades next door run from Haddonfield (A+) to Camden (D−). Haddon Township is an A. Around town ↓
Depression runs high in Haddon Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.7%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Haddon Township is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Haddon Township’s likely range; Haddon Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08108, 08033, 08107, 08059, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Haddon Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haddon Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #162 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 81%.
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). Haddon Township’s median household income is $115,298; among the 6,404 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$144K), it’s healthier than 90%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Haddon Township is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.2 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Haddon Township and the towns around it
Haddon Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Township | A | 26.2% | 8.5% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Westmont | — | — | — | — | |
| Collingswood | A | 27.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Haddonfield | A+ | 23% | 7.3% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Golden Triangle | — | — | — | — | |
| Cherry Hill Township | A | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Gloucester City | B− | 30.5% | 10.9% | 16.7% | CDC place |
| Camden | D− | 40.6% | 18% | 20.7% | CDC place |
Westmont and Golden Triangle: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Haddon Township adults…
Haddon Township runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haddon Township
No hospital or community health center in Haddon 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 Haddon Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haddon Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Haddon Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Haddon Township runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Haddon 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.
5.9% of Haddon Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haddon Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haddon Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haddon Township is better than New Jersey on 14 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Haddon Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haddon Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11.6–15 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.8–12.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.2%22.3–30.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.5%7.4–9.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.3%26.4–32.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37%33.8–40.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.8%20.4–25.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.7–9.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.6%4–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.3%6.8–10 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.3%8.8–12 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.4%16.7–22.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.3–22 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.6–40.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.3–80.2 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.7%67–72.4 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.3–91.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.2–78 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.9%65–72.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.8–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16.3–21.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.2–34.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.8%17.3–22.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.6%8.1–11.1 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.6–10.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.9%4.9–7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%20.2–26 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.2%8–10.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.8%5.1–6.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Haddon Township
Is Haddon Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haddon Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #162 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haddon Township?
CDC estimates 26.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 30.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haddon Township?
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Haddon Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haddon Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.1–8.6%), 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 Haddon Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Haddon 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.