Ensley-Mount-Buckalew House · Photo: Rickyrab at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Jamesburg is healthier than 32% of graded towns
Jamesburg differs from New Jersey on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 3 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jamesburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jamesburg
New Jersey sets a high bar
Jamesburg is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but only 32% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Jamesburg’s lead shrinks
Jamesburg is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, but 53% of the 7,002 towns with similar household incomes ($83K–$139K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Stroke and heart disease are less common in Jamesburg
Jamesburg runs below New Jersey on stroke (2.6% vs 3.1%), heart disease (4.7% vs 5.6%) and cancer (6.3% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). 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 Jamesburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Jamesburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamesburg is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns, #319 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 56%.
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). Jamesburg’s median household income is $110,972; among the 7,002 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($83K–$139K), it’s healthier than 53%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Jamesburg adults…
Jamesburg runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Jamesburg residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, stroke and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Jamesburg
No hospital or community health center in Jamesburg 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 Jamesburg; ≈ 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 Jamesburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Jamesburg adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Jamesburg 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.
7.5% of Jamesburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Jamesburg and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamesburg | B+ | 33.2% | 9.9% | 11.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jamesburg adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jamesburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jamesburg is better than New Jersey on 3 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Jamesburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jamesburg | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.8%15.1–20.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.9%10.3–13.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.2%29–37.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 9.9%8.6–11.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.9%27.9–33.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.4%33.4–39.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%18.2–22.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%3.9–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–11.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.4–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.8%21.1–28.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 18%15.5–20.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.3%35.1–43.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.1%10.8–15.9 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.4%73.4–79.2 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.6%61.6–67.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%85.8–89.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.1%70–75.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.2%56.1–64 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.8%69.5–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.2%13.1–17.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%31.3–38.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.7%21.6–28.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.7–17.4 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.1%11.1–15.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.8%5.8–8 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.5%6.5–8.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.4%22–28.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%8.8–12.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%10.9–14.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%3.8–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.5–7.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.6 | 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 Jamesburg
Is Jamesburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jamesburg is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #319 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 Jamesburg?
CDC estimates 33.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 37.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jamesburg?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, 9.3 miles in a straight line from Jamesburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Jamesburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.8–15.9%), 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 Jamesburg more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jamesburg.
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.