Photo: Deadhenry · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Linwood is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Linwood differs from New Jersey on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Linwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Linwood
New Jersey sets a high bar
Linwood is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but only 69% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Linwood’s lead shrinks
Linwood is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, but 66% of the 2,370 towns with similar household incomes ($117K–$195K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Linwood keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74.5% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Linwood
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Linwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Linwood’s likely range.
What’s behind Linwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linwood is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns, #149 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 85%.
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). Linwood’s median household income is $156,354; among the 2,370 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($117K–$195K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Linwood is healthier than 69% of graded towns, against 94% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Linwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Linwood adults…
Linwood runs above NJ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Linwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Linwood
No hospital or community health center in Linwood 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 Linwood; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1 mile of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Linwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Linwood does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Linwood 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.
Linwood and the towns around it
Linwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linwood | A | 25.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29% | 11.5% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Bargaintown | — | — | — | — | |
| Northfield | A | 27.1% | 9.8% | 10.1% | CDC place |
| Somers Point | B− | 31.3% | 12.3% | 14.2% | CDC place |
Bargaintown: 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 Linwood adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Linwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Linwood is better than New Jersey on 14 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Linwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Linwood | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11.3–15.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.8–13 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%11.8–15.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.7%21.1–30.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.5%8.1–11 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.1%29.5–36.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.2%38.4–46 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.3%22.5–28.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.4%9.5–11.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1%5.3–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.3–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.8–10.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.5–11 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.7%16.5–23.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.3%27.6–37.3 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.1%5–7.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.5–84 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.5%71.6–77.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.6%90.4–92.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%77.9–83.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.1–74.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77%70.5–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%13.9–19 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.1–33 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.7%16.9–22.6 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.5%6.1–9 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.8%5.7–8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.5–4.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%4–5.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.2%3.4–5.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23%19.9–26.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.3%8.7–12.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Linwood
Is Linwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Linwood is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health, #149 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Linwood?
CDC estimates 25.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.1% and 30.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Linwood?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Linwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Linwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5–7.4%), 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 Linwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Linwood.
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.