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 4.0Within New Jersey, Keyport is healthier than 35% of graded towns
Keyport differs from New Jersey on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Keyport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Keyport
New Jersey sets a high bar
Keyport is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, but only 35% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Obesity runs high in Keyport
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.3%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Keyport has a community health center but no hospital
Visiting Nurse Assn-Central is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, 2 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Keyport’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Keyport’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keyport is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns, #305 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 82% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 67%.
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). Keyport’s median household income is $82,321; among the 10,598 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Keyport adults…
Keyport runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Keyport
1 community health center in Keyport, 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 Keyport; ≈ 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 mile of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Keyport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Keyport adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Keyport does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Keyport 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.
7.7% of Keyport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keyport and the towns around it
Keyport’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyport | A− | 33.3% | 10.8% | 12% | CDC place |
| Hazlet Township | A− | 31.6% | 9.8% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Keansburg | B− | 36% | 10.8% | 15.5% | CDC place |
| Union Beach | A | 31.7% | 8.6% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| Aberdeen Township | A | 31.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Cliffwood Beach | — | — | — | — |
Cliffwood Beach: 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 Keyport adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Keyport
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Keyport is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Keyport’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Keyport | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.9%14.7–19.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.9–14 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.3–16.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%29.1–37.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.5–12.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34%31.1–36.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.6%36.6–42.7 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.8%22.5–27.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.4–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.7%9.5–14 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23%19.9–26.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.6%29.6–37.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.4%8.6–12.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.3%75.4–81 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.4%66.5–72.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%87.9–90.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.3–80.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.2%63.2–71 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.9%69.6–81.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.9%12.9–17.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.5–32.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.8–23.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.4%10.4–14.7 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.9%9.3–12.8 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.7–7.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.8–7.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.7%6.3–9.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.2%22.2–28.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.4–13.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.8%5.9–7.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3–3.8 | 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 Keyport
Is Keyport a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Keyport is healthier than 77% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #305 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Keyport?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 37.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Keyport?
Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, 2.0 miles in a straight line from Keyport’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Keyport have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.6–12.3%), 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 Keyport 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 Keyport.
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.