Where Harlingen residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Harlingen, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Harlingen. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Harlingen
COPD and stroke are less common in Harlingen
Harlingen runs below New Jersey on ten chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.5% vs 5.1%), stroke (1.8% vs 3.1%) and heart disease (3.4% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 4% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Harlingen is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Few Harlingen adults smoke
6.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% 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 Harlingen’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Harlingen adults…
Harlingen runs below NJ on 11 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.
0.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Harlingen
No hospital or community health center in Harlingen 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 Harlingen; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Harlingen adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Harlingen adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Harlingen does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Harlingen 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.
2.5% of Harlingen adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Harlingen and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Mead | — | — | — | — |
Belle Mead: 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 Harlingen adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Harlingen
Why doesn’t Harlingen have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Harlingen.
What hospital is closest to Harlingen?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Harlingen’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Harlingen?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Harlingen.
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. 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.