Where Martinsville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Martinsville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Martinsville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Martinsville
Martinsville is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 30 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Martinsville
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.9%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Martinsville keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.1% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.4% 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 Martinsville’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
30 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Martinsville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Martinsville adults…
Martinsville runs below NJ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Martinsville
No hospital or community health center in Martinsville 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 Martinsville; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Martinsville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Martinsville does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Martinsville 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.
2.8% of Martinsville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Martinsville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Township | A+ | 24.4% | 9.2% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
| Green Knoll | — | — | — | — | |
| Bound Brook | B | 33.3% | 10.9% | 12% | CDC place |
| Middlesex | B+ | 33.2% | 11% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Warren Township | A+ | 23.9% | 9.5% | 7.1% | ZIP 07059 |
| Pluckemin | — | — | — | — | |
| Finderne | — | — | — | — | |
| Bedminster Township | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.4% | ZIP codes |
Green Knoll and Finderne: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Pluckemin: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Martinsville adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Martinsville
Why doesn’t Martinsville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Martinsville.
What hospital is closest to Martinsville?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 2.6 miles in a straight line from Martinsville’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 Martinsville?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Bridgewater in Bridgewater, 2.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Martinsville.
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.