Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Keansburg is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Keansburg trails New Jersey on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keansburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keansburg
Every town around Keansburg scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Keansburg’s B−, from Keyport (A−) to Middletown Township (A). Around town ↓
New Jersey sets a high bar
Keansburg is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, but only 12% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Keansburg
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.7%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (9.4% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (9.2% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 12.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Keansburg
58.4% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 13.5% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Keansburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Keansburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keansburg is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns, #410 of 468 in New Jersey. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 70% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 37%).
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). Keansburg’s median household income is $81,428; among the 10,690 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($61K–$102K), it’s healthier than 49%, about where its income would put it.
Keansburg and the towns around it
Keansburg’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keansburg | B− | 36% | 10.8% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Union Beach | A | 31.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Keyport | A− | 33.3% | 10.8% | 12% | CDC place |
| Hazlet Township | A− | 31.6% | 9.8% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Middletown Township | A | 30.1% | 9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| North Middletown | — | — | — | — | |
| Aberdeen Township | A | 31.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
North Middletown: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.4% of Keansburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Keansburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Keansburg adults…
Keansburg runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Keansburg residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Keansburg
No hospital or community health center in Keansburg 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 Keansburg; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Keansburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Keansburg runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Keansburg 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Keansburg adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Keansburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Keansburg is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Keansburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Keansburg | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.2–22.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.9–19.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36%31.6–40.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.4–12.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30–35.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%34.5–40.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%21–25.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.1–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.5%5.7–7.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11–16.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.5%13.2–17.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.9%22.5–29.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.3–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.2%33.9–42.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.7–14.7 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.1%73–79 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 58.4%55.2–61.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.4%84.5–88.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.7%71.7–77.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.4%57.2–65.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 74.9%68.5–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.4–19 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28.2–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%20.2–26 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17.7%15.2–20.4 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.9%12.9–17 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.2–10.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8.1–10.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24.2–30.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.4–13.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.8%13–16.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.4%4.8–5.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.3%7.3–9.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4%3.5–4.4 | 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 Keansburg
Is Keansburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keansburg is healthier than 51% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #410 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 49%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Keansburg?
CDC estimates 36% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.6% and 40.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Keansburg?
Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, 3.8 miles in a straight line from Keansburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Keansburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.7–14.7%), 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 Keansburg 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 Keansburg.
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.