Photo: Jared Kofsky/PlaceNJ.com · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Haledon is healthier than 16% of graded towns
Haledon differs from New Jersey on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Haledon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Haledon
New Jersey sets a high bar
Haledon is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but only 16% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Haledon
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (23.3%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Housing insecurity (19.2% vs 12.3%) and utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7%) are higher too. 12.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Haledon is behind on routine checkups
It trails New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings: yearly checkups (73.9% vs 78%), dentist visits (60.9% vs 65.9%), cholesterol checks (86.9% vs 89.1%) and colon screening (56.8% vs 63.4%). Checkups ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in Haledon has no health insurance
18.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Haledon’s lead shrinks
Haledon is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 9,180 towns with similar household incomes ($72K–$120K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Haledon’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind Haledon’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haledon is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns, #395 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 80% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 19%).
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). Haledon’s median household income is $95,870; among the 9,180 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($72K–$120K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.3% of Haledon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Haledon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Haledon adults…
Haledon runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Haledon
No hospital or community health center in Haledon 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 Haledon; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Haledon adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Haledon runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Haledon 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.
Haledon and the towns around it
Haledon’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haledon | B | 31.1% | 11.8% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Paterson | D | 37.5% | 16.1% | 16.4% | CDC place |
| Wayne Township | A+ | 24.1% | 8.9% | 8.1% | ZIP 07470 |
| Totowa | A− | 26.5% | 10% | 10.2% | CDC place |
| Preakness | — | — | — | — | |
| Prospect Park | C− | 35.7% | 14.1% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| North Haledon | A | 25.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | CDC place |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | — | — | — | — |
Preakness and William Paterson University of New Jersey: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Haledon adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Haledon
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Haledon is better than New Jersey on 3 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Haledon’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Haledon | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.6%19.1–24.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.3–15.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.6–18.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.1%26.6–36.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.4–13.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27.2–33.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%32.3–39 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.3%17.2–21.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.2%9.1–13.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.2–13.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.9%27.1–34.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 16.2%13.7–18.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.9%33.6–42.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.9%16.2–21.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 73.9%70.6–77.3 | 78% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.9%57.6–64 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%85.1–88.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.8–77.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.8%52.4–61.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.1%69.7–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%13.1–17.7 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.1%33.9–42.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.4%24–30.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 23.3%20.3–26.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.2%16.7–21.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.2%9–11.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%10.3–14.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%25.4–32.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.9%11.2–14.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.4%12.8–16.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.7–8.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Haledon
Is Haledon a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Haledon is healthier than 56% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #395 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Haledon?
CDC estimates 31.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.6% and 36.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Haledon?
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Haledon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Haledon have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 16.2–21.8%), 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 Haledon 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 Haledon.
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.