Where Iselin residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Iselin, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Iselin. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Iselin
Depression and COPD are less common in Iselin
Iselin runs below New Jersey on eight chronic conditions, most of all depression (10.6% vs 15.1%), COPD (3.8% vs 5.1%) and cancer (5.8% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Iselin adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Iselin’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Iselin adults…
Iselin runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. 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.
5.6% of Iselin adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Iselin
No hospital or community health center in Iselin 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 Iselin; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Iselin adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Iselin adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Iselin does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Iselin 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.
Iselin and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonia | — | — | — | — | |
| Woodbridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Menlo Park Terrace | — | — | — | — | |
| Edison Township | A | 24.6% | 10.7% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Woodbridge Township | A− | 31.1% | 11% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
Colonia, Woodbridge and Menlo Park Terrace: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Iselin adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Iselin
Why doesn’t Iselin have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Iselin.
What hospital is closest to Iselin?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway in Rahway, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Iselin’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Iselin?
12 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Jewish Renaissance Foundation Community Health Center in Edison, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Iselin.
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.