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 4.0On CDC estimates, Lake Como is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Lake Como differs from New Jersey on 4 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Como. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Como
Obesity runs high in Lake Como
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.5%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Lake Como adults report less loneliness
Loneliness (28.2% vs 32.4%) and lack of emotional support (18.8% vs 24%) both run below New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
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 Lake Como’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Lake Como’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Como is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 83% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 69%.
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). Lake Como’s median household income is $82,045; among the 10,615 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Lake Como adults…
Lake Como runs above NJ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Lake Como adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lake Como does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Lake Como 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.
Care in and near Lake Como
No hospital or community health center in Lake Como 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 Lake Como; ≈ 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 Lake Como adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Lake Como adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Lake Como and the towns around it
Lake Como’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Como | A− | 33.5% | 10.1% | 11.2% | CDC place |
| Spring Lake | A+ | 25.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | CDC place |
| Belmar | A | 31.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Como adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lake Como
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lake Como is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Lake Como’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lake Como | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.1–18.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.1–13.7 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.1%13–17.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.5%29.1–38.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.7–11.7 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.4–35.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%35.5–41.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.6%21.2–26.2 | 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 | 7.9%7.1–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.9–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.4–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.2%11.6–17 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%8.6–14.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%17.4–25.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%14.3–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.9%31.8–40.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.4–11.5 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%75–80.7 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.6–67.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.2–90.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.9%73.9–79.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.9%62.7–70.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%70.5–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.7%13.5–18.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.2%24.7–32 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.8%16.1–22 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%9.2–14.7 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.3–12.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.7%5.6–8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%5.7–9.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.7%20.1–27.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.4%8.5–12.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%9.7–13.9 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.7–5.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.6%5.4–7.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.7–3.9 | 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 Lake Como
Is Lake Como a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lake Como is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lake Como?
CDC estimates 33.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 38.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lake Como?
Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Lake Como’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lake Como have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–11.5%), 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 Lake Como 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 Lake Como.
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.