Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Helmetta is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns
Helmetta differs from New Jersey on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Helmetta. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Helmetta
Binge drinking is the habit Helmetta doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Fewer Helmetta adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Helmetta
Helmetta runs below New Jersey on stroke (2.3% vs 3.1%), diabetes (8.3% vs 10.9%) and heart disease (4.3% vs 5.6%). A young population is part of it: only 13% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Helmetta’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Helmetta’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helmetta is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 95% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 71%.
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). Helmetta’s median household income is $98,952; among the 8,742 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$124K), it’s healthier than 92%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.1% of Helmetta adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Helmetta adults…
Helmetta runs below NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Helmetta
No hospital or community health center in Helmetta 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 Helmetta; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Helmetta adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Helmetta adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Helmetta 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.
Helmetta and the towns around it
Helmetta’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmetta | A | 31.2% | 8.3% | 10.4% | CDC place |
| Monroe Township | A− | 27.1% | 12.5% | 8% | ZIP 08831 |
| East Brunswick Township | A | 27.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% | ZIP codes |
| Spotswood | A− | 31.7% | 10.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Helmetta adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Helmetta
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Helmetta is better than New Jersey on 12 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Helmetta’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Helmetta | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.5–16.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.5%9–12.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.8–18 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27–35.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.3%7.2–9.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.7–32.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33–39 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.5%18.2–22.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.4%8.3–10.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.2%6.6–10.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.4%8–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.7–23.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 19.1%16.5–21.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.3%33.4–41.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.7%6–9.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.3–80 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.7–71.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.2–90.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%69.9–76 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.7%60.5–68.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.1%68.7–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.1%29.5–37 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.6%18.7–25 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.4–11.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.3%7.6–11.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.2–6.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.6%4.6–6.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.1%3.7–6.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22%18.8–25.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.2–10.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.4–13.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.6%4–5.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Helmetta
Is Helmetta a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Helmetta is healthier than 90% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 92%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Helmetta?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Helmetta?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Helmetta’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Helmetta have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6–9.7%), 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 Helmetta 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 Helmetta.
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.