Photo: Jim.henderson · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Maplewood Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns
Maplewood Township beats New Jersey on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07040. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maplewood Township
COPD and heart disease are less common in Maplewood Township
Maplewood Township runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 5.1%), heart disease (4% vs 5.6%) and diabetes (8.2% vs 10.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Maplewood Township is an active town
Only 17.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 17 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Maplewood Township
Grades next door run from Millburn Township (A+) to Newark (D). Maplewood Township is an A+. Around town ↓
Maplewood Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.9% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.8% vs 89.1%). 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 Maplewood Township’s likely range; Maplewood Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07040, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Maplewood Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maplewood Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns, #61 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 98% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 92%.
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). Maplewood Township’s median household income is $173,500; among the 1,576 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($130K–$217K), it’s healthier than 86%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Maplewood Township adults…
Maplewood Township runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Maplewood Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
17 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Maplewood Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Maplewood Township and the towns around it
Maplewood Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maplewood Township | A+ | 24.7% | 8.2% | 7.4% | ZIP 07040 |
| Irvington Township | C | 36.3% | 14.3% | 15.8% | ZIP 07111 |
| Newark | D | 35.9% | 14.6% | 18.2% | CDC place |
| South Orange Village Township | A+ | 22.7% | 7.2% | 7.2% | ZIP 07079 |
| Millburn Township | A+ | 17.9% | 7.3% | 5.6% | ZIP codes |
| Union Township | A− | 28% | 10.8% | 10.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Maplewood Township
No hospital or community health center in Maplewood 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 Maplewood Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Maplewood Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Maplewood 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.
5.4% of Maplewood Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maplewood Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maplewood Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maplewood Township is better than New Jersey on 20 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Maplewood Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maplewood Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.5%10.1–13.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.8–14.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 24.7%21.3–28.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.2–9.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.8%24.3–29.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.2–40.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.7%16.7–20.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.5–10.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7%6.4–7.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%3–3.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.6%4.6–6.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.6%15.3–20.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.7–19.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.8–39.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.4%5.4–7.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.8%76.1–81.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.9%72.5–77.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.8%90.7–92.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.9%75.1–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.3%62.5–70.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 83.3%78.5–87.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.4%13.4–17.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%27.6–34.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%19.6–25.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%7.9–11 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.8%8.4–11.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.4–6.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.8%15.6–20.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 8.7%7.7–9.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4%3.5–4.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.4%2.2–2.7 | 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 Maplewood Township
Is Maplewood Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maplewood Township is healthier than 98% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #61 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 86%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maplewood Township?
CDC estimates 24.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.3% and 28.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maplewood Township?
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, 2.7 miles in a straight line from Maplewood Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maplewood Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.4–7.4%), 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 Maplewood Township 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 Maplewood 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.