Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Kingwood Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Kingwood Township differs from New Jersey on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08825, 08559, 08822, 08867. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kingwood Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Kingwood Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 64% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Kingwood Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.8%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Kingwood Township’s lead shrinks
Kingwood Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 77% of the 4,026 towns with similar household incomes ($101K–$169K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Kingwood Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72.4% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.3% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Kingwood Township is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 18 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 Kingwood Township’s likely range; Kingwood Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08825, 08559, 08822, 08867, 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 Kingwood Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingwood Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #170 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 84%.
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). Kingwood Township’s median household income is $135,129; among the 4,026 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($101K–$169K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Kingwood Township is healthier than 64% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Out of every 100 Kingwood Township adults…
Kingwood Township runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Kingwood Township is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Kingwood Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Kingwood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
18 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Care in and near Kingwood Township
No hospital or community health center in Kingwood Township 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 Kingwood Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Kingwood Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Kingwood Township does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Kingwood 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.
4.3% of Kingwood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Kingwood Township and the towns around it
Kingwood Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingwood Township | A | 27.1% | 9.3% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Delaware Township | A | 26.3% | 9.4% | 8.7% | ZIP codes |
| Frenchtown | A | 27.8% | 9.2% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Alexandria Township | A | 27% | 9.2% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | A | 26.1% | 8.9% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kingwood Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kingwood Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kingwood Township is better than New Jersey on 13 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Kingwood Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kingwood Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.6–16.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.1–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12–15.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.1%21.8–32.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.3%7.9–10.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%28.6–36.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.1%36.1–44.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.8%22.7–28.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.2–11.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.4–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.6–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.5%4.4–6.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%7.6–11.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.2%15.6–23.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%13.8–19.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.9%26.5–38 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%4.9–7.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79%75.7–82 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.4%69.3–75.5 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.3%89.9–92.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.4–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.4%65.7–75.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%69.5–83.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%14.7–20.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.8%26.6–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.5%16.6–22.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.7%6.2–9.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7%5.7–8.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.6–5.1 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4–5.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.3%3.3–5.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.2%19.6–27 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.5–12.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.4–11.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Kingwood Township
Is Kingwood Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kingwood Township is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #170 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kingwood Township?
CDC estimates 27.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.8% and 32.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kingwood Township?
Doylestown Hospital in Doylestown, 14.7 miles in a straight line from Kingwood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kingwood Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.6%), 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 Kingwood 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 Kingwood 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.