Where Marlboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marlboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marlboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marlboro
Marlboro is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Marlboro’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, COPD and cancer run high in Marlboro
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. 1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Marlboro runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Marlboro’s likely range.
Care in and near Marlboro
No hospital or community health center in Marlboro 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 Marlboro; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Marlboro adults…
Marlboro runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Marlboro adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Marlboro adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Marlboro 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.
7.4% of Marlboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Marlboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Township | C− | 38.2% | 13.8% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Stow Creek Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marlboro adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Marlboro
Why doesn’t Marlboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marlboro.
What hospital is closest to Marlboro?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 10.4 miles in a straight line from Marlboro’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 Marlboro?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Adult & Specialty Medical Professionals in Bridgeton, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marlboro.
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.