Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hightstown is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns
Hightstown differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hightstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hightstown
New Jersey sets a high bar
Hightstown is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, but only 62% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Hightstown
Hightstown runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (4% vs 5.1%), heart disease (4.4% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). 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 Hightstown’s likely range.
What’s behind Hightstown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hightstown is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns, #178 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 74%.
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). Hightstown’s median household income is $108,987; among the 7,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($82K–$136K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Hightstown is healthier than 62% of graded towns, against 92% nationally.
Out of every 100 Hightstown adults…
Hightstown runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Hightstown
No hospital or community health center in Hightstown 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 Hightstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.3 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Hightstown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Hightstown adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Hightstown 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.
5.8% of Hightstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Hightstown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown | A | 24% | 8.9% | 9.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hightstown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hightstown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hightstown is better than New Jersey on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Hightstown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hightstown | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15%12.8–17.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.4–12.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24%20–28.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.7–10.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%23.7–29.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.3%32–38.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 18.1%16–20.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6.1–7.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4%3.3–4.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8%6.4–9.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%7.6–11.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.8%18.4–25.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14–19.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.7%30.1–39.1 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%10–15.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.6%73.3–79.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66.1–71.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87–90.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%69.8–76.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 62.6%58.1–66.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%68.5–81.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%12.9–17.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%28.4–36.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.6–28.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.3%10–14.8 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10–14.1 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.9%5–7 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.5%5.5–7.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.8%4.6–7.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.8%17.8–24.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.5–12.9 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 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 Hightstown
Is Hightstown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hightstown is healthier than 92% of U.S. towns: A for health, #178 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hightstown?
CDC estimates 24% of adults have obesity, likely between 20% and 28.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hightstown?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Hightstown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Hightstown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10–15.3%), 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 Hightstown more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hightstown.
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.