Where Hewitt residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hewitt, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hewitt. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hewitt
Binge drinking is the habit Hewitt doesn’t win on
18.7% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Hewitt
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Hewitt 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 ↓
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 Hewitt’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Hewitt adults…
Hewitt runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.6% of Hewitt adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Hewitt
No hospital or community health center in Hewitt 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 Hewitt; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hewitt adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Hewitt adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Hewitt 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.
Hewitt and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hewitt adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hewitt
Why doesn’t Hewitt have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hewitt.
What hospital is closest to Hewitt?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 10.9 miles in a straight line from Hewitt’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Hewitt?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Medical and Dental Clinic, Inc. - Infinity in Suffern, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hewitt.
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.