Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New Jersey, Hampton Township is healthier than 39% of graded towns
Hampton Township differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07860, 07848. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hampton Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Hampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 39% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, depression and COPD run high in Hampton Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.8%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.3%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Hampton Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hampton Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Hampton Township’s likely range; Hampton Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07860, 07848, 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 Hampton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #285 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 90% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 68%.
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). Hampton Township’s median household income is $109,676; among the 7,192 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$137K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Hampton Township adults…
Hampton Township runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Hampton Township is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Hampton Township as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Hampton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Hampton Township
No hospital or community health center in Hampton 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 Hampton Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hampton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Hampton Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hampton Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Hampton 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.
Hampton Township and the towns around it
Hampton Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Township | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Stillwater Township | A− | 27.8% | 10.1% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Lafayette Township | A− | 26.5% | 10.9% | 11% | ZIP 07848 |
| Fredon Township | A− | 27.6% | 10.2% | 12.1% | ZIP 07860 |
| Andover Township | A | 27% | 10% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
| Frankford Township | A− | 26.6% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hampton Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hampton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hampton Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Hampton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hampton Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.5%14.4–18.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.5–17.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.6%22.3–33.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.8–11.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%31.6–39.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.6%36.6–44.7 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23–29 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.6%8.7–10.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.6%7.8–11.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%10.4–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.4–26.7 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.4–19 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%30.5–41.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%7.1–9.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.9%75.7–81.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.6%65.4–71.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.1–90.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%61.3–70.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.8%69.5–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.9–21.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%27.4–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.6%17.7–23.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.8%9.2–12.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%8.1–10.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.5–7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.7–8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%21.8–28.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.2–13.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.7 | 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 Hampton Township
Is Hampton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #285 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 Hampton Township?
CDC estimates 27.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.3% and 33.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hampton Township?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Hampton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hampton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.1–9.6%), 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 Hampton 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 Hampton 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.