Where Madison Park residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Madison Park, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Madison Park. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Madison Park
Making ends meet is harder in Madison Park
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (21.5%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 14.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Madison Park
1 in 6 adults are in frequent mental distress (17%), vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Lack of emotional support is above the state too: 27.5%, vs 24% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
More Madison Park adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.3%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Madison Park’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
14.2% of Madison Park adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
How Madison Park adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Madison Park runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Madison Park 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Madison Park adults…
Madison Park runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Madison Park residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Madison Park
No hospital or community health center in Madison Park 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 Madison Park; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Madison Park adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Madison Park and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge Township | A− | 31.2% | 10.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Sayreville | A− | 32% | 10.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Madison Park adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Madison Park
Why doesn’t Madison Park have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Madison Park.
What hospital is closest to Madison Park?
JFK University Medical Center in Edison, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Madison Park’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Madison Park?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Central Jersey Medical Center in Perth Amboy, 4.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Madison Park.
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. 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.