Where Laurel Heights residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laurel Heights, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laurel Heights. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurel Heights
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Laurel Heights
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 5%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Laurel Heights runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Laurel Heights is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Laurel Heights’ county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Dental care lags in Laurel Heights
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 13.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Laurel Heights’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Laurel Heights, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Laurel Heights’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Laurel Heights adults…
Laurel Heights runs above NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Laurel Heights is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Laurel Heights as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Laurel Heights
No hospital or community health center in Laurel Heights 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 Laurel Heights; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Laurel Heights 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Laurel Heights adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Laurel Heights 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.
12.8% of Laurel Heights adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Laurel Heights 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Lake | — | — | — | — |
Sunset Lake: 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 Laurel Heights adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Laurel Heights
Why doesn’t Laurel Heights have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Laurel Heights.
What hospital is closest to Laurel Heights?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Laurel Heights’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Laurel Heights?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Family Dental in Bridgeton, 1.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laurel Heights.
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.