On CDC estimates, Irvington Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Irvington Township differs from New Jersey on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 22 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07111. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Irvington Township
Making ends meet is harder in Irvington Township
1 in 6 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (17.8%), more than twice the New Jersey rate. Food insecurity (32% vs 14.3%) and housing insecurity (27.7% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 25.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Irvington Township adults lack emotional support
1 in 3 adults lack social or emotional support (33.7%), vs 24% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.9%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Dental care lags in Irvington Township
54.9% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 18% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Irvington Township
Grades next door run from Maplewood Township (A+) to Newark (D). Irvington Township is a C. Around town ↓
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 Irvington Township’s likely range; Irvington Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07111, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
What’s behind Irvington Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irvington Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns, #442 of 468 in New Jersey. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 51% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 11%).
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). Irvington Township’s median household income is $61,609; among the 9,306 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 37%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Irvington Township is healthier than 6% of graded towns, against 26% nationally.
Where Irvington Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 13.2% (U.S. 15.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
25.2% of Irvington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
How Irvington Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Irvington Township runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Irvington Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Irvington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Irvington Township and the towns around it
Irvington Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irvington Township | C | 36.3% | 14.3% | 15.8% | ZIP 07111 |
| Newark | D | 35.9% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| Maplewood Township | A+ | 24.7% | 8.2% | 7.4% | ZIP 07040 |
| Union Township | A− | 28% | 10.8% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Irvington Township adults…
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Care in and near Irvington Township
1 community health center in Irvington Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Irvington Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Irvington Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Irvington Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Irvington Township is better than New Jersey on 3 and worse on 22; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Irvington Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Irvington Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.6%22.1–26.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.7–15.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%17–20.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.3%31.9–40.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.3%12.7–15.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%33.8–39.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36%33.1–39 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.8–23 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.5–13.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.6–6.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18%15.1–21.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 33.5%30–37 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%11.3–15.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 47.3%43.2–51.8 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 15.5%13.7–17.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.2–81.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 54.9%51.8–58.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.1%85.6–88.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.2%75.8–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.9%56.8–65 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.7%75.3–85.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 39.3%35.4–43.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 33.7%30.3–37.4 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32%28.7–35.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 27.7%24.8–30.6 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.8%15.8–19.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 16%14.3–17.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 25.2%22.4–28.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.6–32.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.7%14.1–17.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 8%7.3–8.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.3%9.2–11.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.9%5.4–6.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Irvington Township
Is Irvington Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Irvington Township is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #442 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 37%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Irvington Township?
CDC estimates 36.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.9% and 40.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Irvington Township?
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Irvington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Irvington Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 15.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.7–17.5%), 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 Irvington Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Irvington Township.
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.