Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Jackson Township is healthier than 35% of graded towns
Jackson Township differs from New Jersey on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 4 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08527, 08733, 08514. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jackson Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Jackson Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but only 35% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Jackson Township’s lead shrinks
Jackson Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 6,389 towns with similar household incomes ($87K–$144K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Jackson Township
1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.8%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (8.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 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 Jackson Township’s likely range; Jackson Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08527, 08733, 08514, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Jackson Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #306 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 84% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 60%.
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). Jackson Township’s median household income is $115,511; among the 6,389 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($87K–$144K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Jackson Township adults…
Jackson Township runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Jackson Township
1 community health center in Jackson 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 Jackson Township; ≈ 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jackson Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Jackson Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Jackson Township 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.
7.2% of Jackson Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Jackson Township and the towns around it
Jackson Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Township | A− | 29.7% | 10.4% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Howell Township | A | 30.8% | 9.3% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| Plumsted Township | A− | 29.5% | 9.3% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
| Manchester Township | B− | 28.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lakewood Township | C+ | 32.6% | 9.7% | 16.8% | ZIP 08701 |
| Freehold Township | A | 30.7% | 9.9% | 10.1% | ZIP 07728 |
| Cedar Glen West | — | — | — | — |
Cedar Glen West: 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 Jackson Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jackson Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jackson Township is better than New Jersey on 3 and worse on 4; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Jackson Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jackson Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.2%14.2–18.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.6–14.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.2%13.6–17 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.7%25.8–33.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.2%29.5–35 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.8%37.8–43.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.8%24.5–29.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%3–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.1%7.4–11.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.8%11.1–14.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 24.2%21.3–27.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.3–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.8–40.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.2–11.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%74–79.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.8%65.9–71.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.3–90.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.8–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65%60.7–69 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72.1–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%14–18.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.9%26.5–33.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.4–24.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12%10.4–13.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%9–11.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.8%6–7.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22.6–28.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.4%10–12.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.5–13.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.6–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Jackson Township
Is Jackson Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jackson Township is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #306 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 53%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jackson Township?
CDC estimates 29.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 33.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jackson Township?
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus in Lakewood, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Jackson Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jackson Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11.1%), 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 Jackson Township 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 Jackson 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.