Photo: Mpftmead at English Wikipedia · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Manchester Township is healthier than 13% of graded towns
Manchester Township differs from New Jersey on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 12 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08759, 08533, 08757, 08733. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Manchester Township
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Manchester Township
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. COPD is also above the state: 9.4%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Manchester Township runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 48% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
New Jersey sets a high bar
Manchester Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, but only 13% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Manchester Township scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Manchester Township’s B−, from Jackson Township (A−) to Plumsted Township (A−). Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in Manchester Township, and more people treating it
44.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 85.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Manchester Township is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Manchester Township is healthier than 52%. Against the 7,986 towns with similar household incomes ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 82%. Health Grade ↓
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 Manchester Township’s likely range; Manchester Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08759, 08533, 08757, 08733, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to B+.
What’s behind Manchester Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #408 of 468 in New Jersey. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 96% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 16%).
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). Manchester Township’s median household income is $56,885; among the 7,986 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($43K–$71K), it’s healthier than 82%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Manchester Township adults…
Manchester Township runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Manchester Township is an older town: 48% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Manchester Township as about how healthy they are.
Manchester Township and the towns around it
Manchester Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Township | B− | 28.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Toms River Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Toms River | — | — | — | — | |
| Lacey Township | A− | 28.9% | 9.9% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Jackson Township | A− | 29.7% | 10.4% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pine Lake Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Pine Ridge at Crestwood | — | — | — | — | |
| Plumsted Township | A− | 29.5% | 9.3% | 13.4% | ZIP codes |
Toms River, Pine Lake Park and Pine Ridge at Crestwood: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Manchester Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Manchester Township
No hospital or community health center in Manchester 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 Manchester 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.
163 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
How Manchester Township adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Manchester Township does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Manchester 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.
6.5% of Manchester Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Manchester Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Manchester Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Manchester Township is better than New Jersey on 13 and worse on 12; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Manchester Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Manchester Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20%17.7–22.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.5–18.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.6%11.2–14 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.9%25–32.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 44.5%41.2–47.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 50.1%46.7–53.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 39.9%36.8–43 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 14.4%13.3–15.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 10.4%9.4–11.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 9.4%8.3–10.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.3%4.8–5.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%9.9–14.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.6%10.9–14.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%26.3–33.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 10.5%8.9–12.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.2%29.2–37.5 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.6%7.4–10 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 83.4%81.2–85.5 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.4%65.4–71.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.9%91.9–93.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 85.5%83.3–87.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.4%67.3–75.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.6–82.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.4–16.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.8%24.5–31.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%18.2–23.4 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.5%9–12.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.5–8.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4.1–5.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.5%5.5–7.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29.9–36.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.4%16.2–20.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.7–12.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.7%9.6–12 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 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 Manchester Township
Is Manchester Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Manchester Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #408 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 82%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Manchester Township?
CDC estimates 28.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Manchester Township?
Community Medical Center in Toms River, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Manchester Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Manchester Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.4–10%), 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 Manchester Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Manchester 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.