Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Medford Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns
Medford Township differs from New Jersey on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08055. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Medford Township
Medford Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.8% vs 78%) and dentist visits (75.8% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Medford Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Medford Township’s lead shrinks
Medford Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, but 81% of the 2,290 towns with similar household incomes ($118K–$197K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Medford Township is an active town
Only 18.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves. 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 Medford Township’s likely range; Medford Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08055, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Medford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medford Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns, #108 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 96% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 91%.
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). Medford Township’s median household income is $157,969; among the 2,290 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$197K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Medford Township is healthier than 77% of graded towns, against 96% nationally.
Keeping up with care
Share of Medford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Medford Township adults…
Medford Township runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
21 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Medford Township
No hospital or community health center in Medford 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 Medford Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Medford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Medford Township does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Medford 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.
3.3% of Medford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Medford Township and the towns around it
Medford Township has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford Township | A+ | 26.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% | ZIP 08055 |
| Southampton Township · Shamong Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% | ZIP 08088 |
| Waterford Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Atco | — | — | — | — | |
| Lumberton Township | A− | 30.2% | 10.1% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Evesham Township | A | 27.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% | ZIP 08053 |
| Tabernacle Township | A− | 29.2% | 10.7% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Laurel Township | A | 27.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% | ZIP 08054 |
Atco: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Medford Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Medford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Medford Township is better than New Jersey on 18 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Medford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Medford Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 12%10.4–13.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.6–12.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–15 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%22.8–31 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.5–9.8 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.7%28.7–34.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.2%37.9–44.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.4–28.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 8.9%7.9–10 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.2–11 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.5%3.9–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 5.7%4.5–7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.2%6.9–9.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.1%15.5–21 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.6–19.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%25.4–33.4 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.1%4.2–6.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.8%78.1–83.3 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73.1–78.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.8%90.6–92.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.4–81 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.8%68–75.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.6%73.8–84.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14–18.7 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 25.7%22.5–29.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 6%5–7.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%5.1–7 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3%2.7–4.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.4%18.7–24.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.8%7.6–10.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9%7.9–10.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.9%2.6–3.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2.1–2.6 | 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 Medford Township
Is Medford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Medford Township is healthier than 96% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #108 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Medford Township?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.8% and 31%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Medford Township?
West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, 5.6 miles in a straight line from Medford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Medford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–6.1%), 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 Medford 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 Medford 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.