Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Middle Township is healthier than 28% of graded towns
Middle Township differs from New Jersey on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08210, 08260, 08247, 08242. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middle Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Middle Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but only 28% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Middle Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Middle Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Middle Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Middle Township
Grades next door run from Avalon (A+) to Wildwood (C−). Middle Township is a B+. Around town ↓
Fewer Middle Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Middle Township’s likely range; Middle Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08210, 08260, 08247, 08242, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Middle Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middle Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #335 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 81% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 59%.
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). Middle Township’s median household income is $83,508; among the 10,491 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($63K–$104K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Middle Township adults…
Middle Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middle Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Middle Township and the towns around it
Middle Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township | B+ | 34% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Avalon | A+ | 27.6% | 10.6% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| North Wildwood | B | 33.5% | 12.9% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| South Dennis | — | — | — | — | |
| Lower Township | B | 34.5% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Villas | — | — | — | — | |
| West Wildwood | — | — | — | — |
South Dennis and Villas: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. West Wildwood: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Middle Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Middle Township
1 hospital in Middle Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Middle 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Middle Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Middle 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Middle Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Middle Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Middle Township is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Middle Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Middle Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.8–19.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.2–16.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34%27.5–40.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%33.3–41.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.5%40.1–48.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 28.3%25.1–31.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–11 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.6%9.5–11.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.3–8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.8–12 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.4–14.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.9%19.1–26.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.2–18.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.2%26.5–38.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.5%7.2–10 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.1%76.8–83.1 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.6%63.1–70 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.9–91.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81%78.1–83.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70%65.4–74.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.9%66.2–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15–20.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.5%24.1–33 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%18.5–25.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.5–13.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.2%5.4–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%5.9–8.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.1%23.3–30.9 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.3–13.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.4%4–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.3–8.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Middle Township
Is Middle Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Middle Township is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #335 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Middle Township?
CDC estimates 34% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.5% and 40.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Middle Township?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 1.6 miles in a straight line from Middle Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Middle Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.2–10%), 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 Middle Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middle 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.