Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Lower Alloways Creek Township is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns
Lower Alloways Creek Township trails New Jersey on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08079, 08038. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lower Alloways Creek Township
COPD, depression and stroke run high in Lower Alloways Creek Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Lower Alloways Creek Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Lower Alloways Creek Township
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (9.8% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (10% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 14.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Lower Alloways Creek Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Lower Alloways Creek Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its C+ tops all three graded neighbors. The closest is Elsinboro 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 Lower Alloways Creek Township’s likely range; Lower Alloways Creek Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08079, 08038, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Lower Alloways Creek Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Alloways Creek Township is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 64% of U.S. towns); mental distress pulls it down (better than 27%).
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). Lower Alloways Creek Township’s median household income is $80,000; among the 10,759 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($60K–$100K), it’s healthier than 38%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Out of every 100 Lower Alloways Creek Township adults…
Lower Alloways Creek Township runs above NJ on 7 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.
14.1% of Lower Alloways Creek Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
4.4 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Lower Alloways Creek Township and the towns around it
Lower Alloways Creek 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Alloways Creek Township | C+ | 34.2% | 11.8% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stow Creek Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
| Elsinboro Township | C− | 36.9% | 13.8% | 17% | ZIP 08079 |
| Greenwich Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Quinton Township | C− | 38.2% | 13.8% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
Greenwich Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Lower Alloways Creek Township
No hospital or community health center in Lower Alloways Creek 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 Lower Alloways Creek 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Lower Alloways Creek Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Lower Alloways Creek Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Lower Alloways Creek Township runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Lower Alloways Creek 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lower Alloways Creek Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Lower Alloways Creek Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Lower Alloways Creek Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 17; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Lower Alloways Creek Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Lower Alloways Creek Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.6%18–23.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%12.7–16.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.2%27.7–41.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.4%32.4–40.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34–42.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.4%22.5–28.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.8%7–8.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.3–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.9%12.1–18 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.1–18.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 28.8%24.3–33.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.7–19.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 43.1%36.4–50 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.4%9.4–13.5 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.3%73.7–80.7 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%57.1–64.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86%83.9–88 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.4%73.4–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.6%59.2–69.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.7%65.8–80.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.1–22.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 36%30.8–41.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.9%22.1–30.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16–21.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.1%13–17.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.8%8.5–11.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10%8.6–11.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 14.1%12–16.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.4%26.3–34.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.1%12.2–16.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15.1%13.2–17.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.1%8–10.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.9 | 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 Lower Alloways Creek Township
Is Lower Alloways Creek Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Lower Alloways Creek Township is healthier than 42% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Lower Alloways Creek Township?
CDC estimates 34.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.7% and 41.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Lower Alloways Creek Township?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 17.6 miles in a straight line from Lower Alloways Creek Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Lower Alloways Creek Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.4–13.5%), 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 Lower Alloways Creek Township 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 Lower Alloways Creek 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.