Photo: Eva and Rodney Hargis · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New Jersey, Hamilton Township is healthier than 50% of graded towns
Hamilton Township beats New Jersey on 1 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08619, 08620, 08610, 08690. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hamilton Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Hamilton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, but only 50% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Health varies a lot right around Hamilton Township
Grades next door run from Chesterfield Township (A+) to Trenton (D). Hamilton Township is an A. Around town ↓
Hamilton Township has a top-rated hospital
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton 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 Hamilton Township’s likely range; Hamilton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08619, 08620, 08610, 08690, 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 Hamilton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #233 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 95% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 70%.
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). Hamilton Township’s median household income is $100,771; among the 8,478 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Hamilton Township and the towns around it
Hamilton Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Township | A | 25% | 9.7% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chesterfield Township | A+ | 25.3% | 8% | 8.5% | ZIP 08515 |
| Bordentown Township | A− | 28.8% | 9.6% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Groveville | — | — | — | — | |
| Crosswicks | — | — | — | — | |
| Lawrence Township | A+ | 21.1% | 8.8% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
| Yardville | — | — | — | — | |
| North Hanover Township | B | 31.9% | 11% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Groveville and Yardville: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Crosswicks: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Hamilton Township
1 hospital in Hamilton Township, 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 Hamilton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Hamilton Township adults…
Hamilton Township runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
22 miles of trails across 19 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hamilton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Hamilton Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Hamilton 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.
7.7% of Hamilton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hamilton Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hamilton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hamilton Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Hamilton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hamilton Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25%21.1–29.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 29.8%26.9–32.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.1%33.9–40.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21%18.8–23.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.3–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.2–10.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%9–12.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.7–25.7 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.5–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.4%31.1–39.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11%9.5–12.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.9–80.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.1%63.1–68.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%87–89.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%71.7–77.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.5%61.2–69.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68.7–81 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.6–18.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.2–35.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.2%21.3–27.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.4–13.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.8–7.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.5–9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.9%20.2–25.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.7–7.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.4 | 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 Hamilton Township
Is Hamilton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hamilton Township is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #233 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hamilton Township?
CDC estimates 25% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 29.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hamilton Township?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in Hamilton, 0.7 miles in a straight line from Hamilton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hamilton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.5–12.8%), 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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.