Photo: Isablidine · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Lawnside is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Lawnside differs from New Jersey on 27 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lawnside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawnside
Stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure run high in Lawnside
1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.7%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have diabetes (18.5%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. High blood pressure is also above the state: 46.5%, vs 32.8% across New Jersey. In all, Lawnside runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Lawnside scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Lawnside’s C−, from Somerdale (B−) to Haddonfield (A+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lawnside
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (28.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.2% vs 7%) and housing insecurity (23.1% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 22.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Lawnside, and more people treating it
46.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 82% 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 Lawnside’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Lawnside’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawnside is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #448 of 468 in New Jersey. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 48% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Lawnside’s median household income is $71,607; among the 10,644 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Lawnside is healthier than 4% of graded towns, against 21% nationally.
Where Lawnside compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 11.9% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.5% (U.S. 77.4%).
Out of every 100 Lawnside adults…
Lawnside runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Lawnside and the towns around it
Lawnside’s Health Grade ranks 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawnside | C− | 38.3% | 18.5% | 15.3% | CDC place |
| Cherry Hill Township | A | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Ashland | — | — | — | — | |
| Barrington | A | 26.2% | 8.7% | 10.6% | CDC place |
| Magnolia | A− | 28.2% | 9.3% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Tavistock | — | — | — | — | |
| Voorhees Township | A | 23.4% | 9.6% | 8.7% | ZIP 08043 |
| Echelon | — | — | — | — |
Ashland and Echelon: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Tavistock: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
22.5% of Lawnside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawnside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Lawnside
No hospital or community health center in Lawnside 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 Lawnside; ≈ 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.
How Lawnside adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Lawnside runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Lawnside 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lawnside adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lawnside
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lawnside is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 21; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Lawnside’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lawnside | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 25.6%22–29.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.2%15–19.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 38.3%33.3–43.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 18.5%16.3–20.9 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 46.5%43.1–49.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.7–42.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 29%26.3–31.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.5%10.2–12.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.4–6.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.1–8.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.7%5–6.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9.2–13.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.3%12.7–18.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.8%30–39.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 11.9%10–13.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.2%41.5–51 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.6%10.3–15.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.5%80.1–84.9 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.5%53.3–59.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88–91 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82%79.9–84 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.7–73.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.4%78.4–87.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.9%12.7–17.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.1%33.1–41.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.6%26.8–34.5 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 28.4%23.8–32.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 23.1%19.6–26.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.2%13–17.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%11.6–15.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 22.5%18.1–26.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35.1%30.8–39.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.4%16.7–22.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.9%12.7–17.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%4.9–6.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.3%7.2–9.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 10.7%9.1–12.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.3%5.4–7.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Lawnside
Is Lawnside a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawnside is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #448 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lawnside?
CDC estimates 38.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 43.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lawnside?
Jefferson Stratford Hospital in Stratford, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Lawnside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lawnside have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–15.4%), 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 Lawnside more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lawnside.
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.