Where Laurel Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Laurel Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Laurel Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Laurel Lake
COPD, obesity and depression run high in Laurel Lake
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.1%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (40.6%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Depression is also above the state: 20.2%, vs 15.1% across New Jersey. In all, Laurel Lake runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Laurel Lake
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Habits ↓
Dental care lags in Laurel Lake
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Laurel Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. 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 Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Laurel Lake adults…
Laurel Lake runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Laurel Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Laurel Lake
No hospital or community health center in Laurel Lake 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 Lake; ≈ 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).
How Laurel Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Laurel Lake runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Laurel Lake 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.
16.9% of Laurel Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Laurel Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Township | D | 40.4% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Millville | C− | 39.7% | 12.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Laurel Lake adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Laurel Lake
Why doesn’t Laurel Lake 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 Lake.
What hospital is closest to Laurel Lake?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Laurel Lake’s 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 Lake?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Millville, 5.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Laurel Lake.
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.