Photo: Dual Freq · CC BY 2.5Within New Jersey, Maurice River Township is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Maurice River Township trails New Jersey on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08332, 08340, 08314, 08327. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Maurice River Township
Maurice River Township is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Maurice River Township’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 ↓
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Maurice River Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.4%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 37.3% of adults have obesity, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Maurice River Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Maurice River Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.9%), vs 10.9% 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 Maurice River Township’s likely range; Maurice River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08332, 08340, 08314, 08327, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind Maurice River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maurice River Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #428 of 468 in New Jersey. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 59% of U.S. towns); smoking pulls it down (better than 30%).
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). Maurice River Township’s median household income is $76,964; among the 10,814 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($58K–$96K), it’s healthier than 35%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Care in and near Maurice River Township
No hospital or community health center in Maurice River 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 Maurice River Township; ≈ 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 Maurice River Township adults…
Maurice River Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Maurice River Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Age-related conditions 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.
56 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Maurice River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Maurice River Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Maurice River Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Maurice River 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.
11.8% of Maurice River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Maurice River Township and the towns around it
Maurice River Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Vineland | C | 38.7% | 13.4% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Estell Manor | B | 30.8% | 11% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Commercial Township | D | 40.4% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Dorothy | — | — | — | — | |
| Weymouth Township | B+ | 30.1% | 10.9% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Port Norris | — | — | — | — |
Dorothy and Port Norris: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Maurice River Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Maurice River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Maurice River Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 15; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Maurice River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Maurice River Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 20.7%17.9–23.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.1–16.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%15.9–20.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%31.2–43.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 11.5%9.9–13.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.5%33.7–41.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.4%35.5–43.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.7%22.9–28.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.7%11.3–16.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.9%14.2–19.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.7%23.4–31.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.8–19.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.4%35.8–47.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.8%9.8–14.1 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.8%73.2–80 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.6%56.1–63.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.7%84.7–88.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.3–78.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.7%55.9–65.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.7%64–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.7%15.1–20.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.4%29–37.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%21.6–28.6 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.3–19.8 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.4%12.3–16.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.3 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.2%8–10.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.8%9.9–14.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.8%24.9–32.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.6%11.7–15.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.8–16.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.2%3.8–4.7 | 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 Maurice River Township
Is Maurice River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Maurice River Township is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #428 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 35%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Maurice River Township?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.2% and 43.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Maurice River Township?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Maurice River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Maurice River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–14.1%), 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 Maurice River Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Maurice River 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.