Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, High Bridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
High Bridge differs from New Jersey on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for High Bridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in High Bridge
New Jersey sets a high bar
High Bridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 67% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
High Bridge is an active town
Only 19% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 10 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Depression runs high in High Bridge
1 in 6 adults have been diagnosed with depression (17.9%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer High Bridge adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 12 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 High Bridge’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind High Bridge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Bridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #155 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 83%.
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). High Bridge’s median household income is $112,467; among the 6,798 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$141K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state High Bridge is healthier than 67% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.5% of High Bridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 High Bridge adults…
High Bridge runs below NJ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of High Bridge residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near High Bridge
No hospital or community health center in High Bridge 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 High Bridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of High Bridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How High Bridge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, High Bridge runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 High Bridge 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.
High Bridge and the towns around it
High Bridge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Bridge | A | 27.4% | 8.1% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Clinton Township | A+ | 25.6% | 8.5% | 8.3% | ZIP codes |
| Lebanon Township | A | 28.1% | 9.3% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
| Annandale | — | — | — | — |
Annandale: 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 High Bridge adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for High Bridge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, High Bridge is better than New Jersey on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside High Bridge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | High Bridge | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.2%11–16 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%12.8–17 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.4%22.1–33.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.1%6.8–9.5 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 28.5%25.1–32.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%33–40.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.1%19.4–25.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.5%3.6–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%5.9–9.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.1%7.8–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19%15.4–23.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.2%15.2–21.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.9%28.5–40.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.9%5.5–8.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73–79.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.5–72.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.4–91.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75%71.5–78.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%59.7–69.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.2%68.7–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.2–21 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.7–37.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21%17.6–24.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.4%6.3–10.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.3–9.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.8–5.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.1–6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.5%3.2–5.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.5%18.1–25.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.7%7.1–10.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.4%8.7–12.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.2–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.6–3.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.5–6.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| 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 High Bridge
Is High Bridge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, High Bridge is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #155 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in High Bridge?
CDC estimates 27.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.1% and 33.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to High Bridge?
Ahs Hospital in Hackettstown, 13.8 miles in a straight line from High Bridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in High Bridge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.5–8.9%), 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 High Bridge 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 High Bridge.
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.