Where Heathcote residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Heathcote, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Heathcote. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Heathcote
COPD and depression are less common in Heathcote
Heathcote runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.2% vs 5.1%), depression (10.7% vs 15.1%) and stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Heathcote keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.6% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74.7% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Few Heathcote adults smoke
6.7% 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 Heathcote’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Heathcote adults…
Heathcote runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Heathcote adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.1 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Heathcote
No hospital or community health center in Heathcote 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 Heathcote; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Heathcote adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Heathcote does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Heathcote 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.
3.5% of Heathcote adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Heathcote and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | — | — | — | — | |
| Kendall Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Township | A | 26.2% | 10.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
| South Brunswick Township | A | 24.8% | 10.4% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| East Rocky Hill | — | — | — | — | |
| Monmouth Junction | — | — | — | — |
Kingston, Kendall Park and Monmouth Junction: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. East Rocky Hill: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Heathcote adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Heathcote
Why doesn’t Heathcote have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Heathcote.
What hospital is closest to Heathcote?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Heathcote’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 Heathcote?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Heathcote.
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.