Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Milford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns
Milford differs from New Jersey on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milford
Milford keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (72% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Milford
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Milford is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Milford’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Milford’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 94% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 88%.
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). Milford’s median household income is $71,806; among the 10,654 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 100%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Milford adults…
Milford runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Milford
No hospital or community health center in Milford 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 Milford; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Milford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Milford does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Milford 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.
4.3% of Milford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Milford and the towns around it
Milford has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | A | 27% | 8.6% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Holland Township | A | 27.2% | 9.1% | 9.8% | ZIP codes |
| Alexandria Township | A | 27% | 9.2% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Milford adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Milford
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Milford is better than New Jersey on 12 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Milford’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Milford | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%10.9–16.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.3%9.5–13.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.2–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27%21.9–32.7 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.6%7.2–10 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.6%27–34.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.5%34.6–42.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.5%21.5–27.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.8%8.8–10.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.7–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%3.8–6.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.3–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.5%7.6–12 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%6.9–12.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.6%14.8–23.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.5–20.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%26.7–38 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%4.7–8.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.2%74.7–81.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72%68.8–75.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91%89.3–92.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.4%74.2–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.1%65.3–74.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76%68.5–82.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.9%15.1–20.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.1%26.5–36 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.2%15.8–22.9 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.6%5.5–10 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.2%5.5–9.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.7%3.8–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.3%2.9–5.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.5%18.8–27 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%7.7–11.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.9%8.2–12.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%4.9–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.6–3.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.6%4.6–6.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 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 Milford
Is Milford a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Milford is healthier than 94% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 100%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Milford?
CDC estimates 27% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 32.7%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Milford?
St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, 10.0 miles in a straight line from Milford’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Milford have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.7–8.5%), 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 Milford more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Milford.
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.