Where Lake Telemark residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Telemark, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Telemark. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Telemark
Binge drinking is the habit Lake Telemark doesn’t win on
19.5% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Lake Telemark is an active town
Only 17.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve. Habits ↓
Diabetes and stroke are less common in Lake Telemark
Lake Telemark runs below New Jersey on four chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.9% vs 10.9%), stroke (2.4% vs 3.1%) and obesity (23.4% vs 28.9%). 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 Lake Telemark’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Lake Telemark adults…
Lake Telemark runs below NJ on 6 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lake Telemark
No hospital or community health center in Lake Telemark 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 Telemark; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Telemark adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Lake Telemark adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lake Telemark does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Lake Telemark 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.
4.1% of Lake Telemark adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Lake Telemark and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hibernia | — | — | — | — |
Hibernia: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Telemark adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Telemark
Why doesn’t Lake Telemark have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Telemark.
What hospital is closest to Lake Telemark?
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus in Denville, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Lake Telemark’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lake Telemark?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Goodale Pharmacy in Dover, 6.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Telemark.
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. 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.