Where Middlebush residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Middlebush, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Middlebush. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Middlebush
Middlebush is an older town
25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Conditions like heart disease and arthritis become more common with age, so keep that in mind when comparing Middlebush with the state. Conditions ↓
Middlebush keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.6% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Middlebush adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Few Middlebush adults smoke
7.5% of adults smoke cigarettes, 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 Middlebush’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Middlebush adults…
Middlebush runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Middlebush is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Middlebush as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Middlebush adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.2% of Middlebush adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Middlebush
No hospital or community health center in Middlebush 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 Middlebush; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Middlebush adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Middlebush does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Middlebush 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.
Middlebush 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Six Mile Run | — | — | — | — | |
| Somerset | — | — | — | — | |
| Franklin Center | — | — | — | — | |
| East Millstone | — | — | — | — |
Six Mile Run, Somerset and Franklin Center: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. East Millstone: 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 Middlebush adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Middlebush
Why doesn’t Middlebush have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Middlebush.
What hospital is closest to Middlebush?
Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, 4.0 miles in a straight line from Middlebush’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 Middlebush?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rutgers RWJ Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Middlebush.
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.