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 4.0Within New Jersey, Lawrence Township is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Lawrence Township trails New Jersey on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08311, 08332. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lawrence Township
Lawrence Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lawrence Township’s 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 ↓
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Lawrence Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 37.4% of adults have obesity, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Lawrence Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lawrence Township
59.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 12.6% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Lawrence Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Lawrence Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Downe Township (C). Around town ↓
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 Lawrence Township’s likely range; Lawrence Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08311, 08332, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
What’s behind Lawrence Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawrence Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns, #424 of 468 in New Jersey. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 34%).
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). Lawrence Township’s median household income is $85,515; among the 10,344 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Lawrence Township
No hospital or community health center in Lawrence Township 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 Lawrence Township; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Lawrence Township adults…
Lawrence Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lawrence Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Lawrence Township and the towns around it
Lawrence Township has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township | C+ | 37.4% | 11.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
| Downe Township | C | 37.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Fairfield Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Millville | C− | 39.7% | 12.9% | 16.9% | CDC place |
| Newport | — | — | — | — | |
| Money Island | — | — | — | — | |
| Cedarville | — | — | — | — |
Newport, Money Island and Cedarville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Lawrence Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lawrence Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Lawrence Township 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.
11.6% of Lawrence Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lawrence Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lawrence Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lawrence Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 16; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Lawrence Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lawrence Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%17.8–23.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.6–19.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.4%30.8–44 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.2 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.1–41 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%34.9–43.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.7–28.8 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8%7.2–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.7%13.2–18 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.9%23.5–32.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.1%13.2–19.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.2%35.2–47.5 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.5%10.6–14.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.1–80.2 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%55.9–63.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%84.9–88.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.3%73.3–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.3%55.1–65.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.7–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%14.8–20.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.8–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.7–27.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 16.9%14.4–19.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.1%12.2–16.2 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.6%7.5–10 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.1%7.9–10.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.6%9.9–13.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.9%24.8–32.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.9–15.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.6%12.7–16.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.7%7.6–9.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Lawrence Township
Is Lawrence Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lawrence Township is healthier than 40% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #424 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lawrence Township?
CDC estimates 37.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.8% and 44%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lawrence Township?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Lawrence Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lawrence Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.6–14.4%), 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 Lawrence Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lawrence Township.
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.