Photo: Dough4872 · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Logan Township is healthier than 41% of graded towns
Logan Township differs from New Jersey on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08085, 08014. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Logan Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Logan Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 41% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Logan Township’s lead shrinks
Logan Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 62% of the 6,540 towns with similar household incomes ($86K–$143K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Depression runs high in Logan Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.9%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Health varies a lot right around Logan Township
Grades next door run from Woolwich Township (A−) to Chester (D−). Logan Township is an A−. Around town ↓
Nearly everyone in Logan Township is insured
Only 7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 Logan Township’s likely range; Logan Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08085, 08014, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Logan Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #278 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 61%.
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). Logan Township’s median household income is $114,355; among the 6,540 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($86K–$143K), it’s healthier than 62%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Logan Township adults…
Logan Township runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Logan Township and the towns around it
Logan Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Township | A− | 32% | 9.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Oldmans Township | A− | 31% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Greenwich Township | B+ | 31.6% | 10.6% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pedricktown | — | — | — | — | |
| Woolwich Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.7% | 12% | ZIP 08085 |
| Beckett | — | — | — | — |
Pedricktown: fewer than 1,000 residents. Beckett: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Logan Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Logan Township
No hospital or community health center in Logan 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 Logan Township; ≈ 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.
How Logan Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Logan Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Logan 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.
7.2% of Logan Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Logan Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Logan Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Logan Township is better than New Jersey on 5 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Logan Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Logan Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.9%12.9–17.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.8%10.4–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%26.9–37.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11.2 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.5–38.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.1%34.5–41.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.3–25.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5%4.4–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.5%6.9–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.2%10.1–14.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.2%18.9–25.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.6–20.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.7%34.4–45.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.6–9.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.4–80 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.9%66.8–72.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.3–78.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%60.7–69.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%68–81.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.9%16.2–22 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.3%28.3–36.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.5%19.5–25.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10–13.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11%9.4–12.8 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6–8.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%20.4–27.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.8%8.5–11.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.3–13.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Logan Township
Is Logan Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Logan Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #278 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 62%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Logan Township?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.9% and 37.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Logan Township?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Logan Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Logan Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.6–9.2%), 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 Logan Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Logan 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.