Photo: Freeholdman12 · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Millstone Township is healthier than 42%
Millstone Township differs from New Jersey on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 18 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08535, 08510. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Millstone Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Millstone Township’s lead shrinks
Millstone Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 740 towns with similar household incomes ($164K–$273K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Millstone Township is an active town
Only 16.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 33 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Millstone Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.4% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Nearly everyone in Millstone Township is insured
Only 5.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
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 Millstone Township’s likely range; Millstone Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08535, 08510, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Millstone Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millstone Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #103 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 97% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 87%.
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). Millstone Township’s median household income is $218,472; among the 740 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($164K–$273K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Millstone Township is healthier than 78% of graded towns, against 97% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
33 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Millstone Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Millstone Township adults…
Millstone Township runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Millstone Township
No hospital or community health center in Millstone 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 Millstone Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Millstone Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Millstone Township does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Millstone 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.
3.7% of Millstone Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Millstone Township and the towns around it
Millstone Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millstone Township | A+ | 29% | 8.8% | 8.5% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Freehold Township | A | 27.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Roosevelt | — | — | — | — | |
| Manalapan Township | A | 28.9% | 9.4% | 8.9% | ZIP 07726 |
| East Windsor Township | A | 23% | 10% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | A− | 27.1% | 12.5% | 8% | ZIP 08831 |
| Robbinsville Township | A+ | 21% | 9.1% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
Roosevelt: 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 Millstone Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Millstone Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Millstone Township is better than New Jersey on 18 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Millstone Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Millstone Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11.8%10–14 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9.9%8.6–11.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.5–14.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29%25.1–33.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.8%7.6–10.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.7%27.8–33.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36.2–42.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.4–25.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.2%3.5–5.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.1%3.3–5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.5%6.8–10.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.4%13.7–19.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.6–19.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.4%28.5–36.6 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.6%4.5–6.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.5–82 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.4%71.8–76.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%89.8–92.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75–80.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.8–72.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%72–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.3%12.3–16.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27%23.9–30.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18%15.6–20.9 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7%5.6–8.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.6%5.5–7.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.1%3.5–4.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.7–5.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.7%2.9–4.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 19.2%16.6–22.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.1%6.8–9.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.2%7.8–10.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.3–5.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3%2.6–3.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.3%2–2.7 | 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 Millstone Township
Is Millstone Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Millstone Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #103 of 468 in New Jersey. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Millstone Township?
CDC estimates 29% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.1% and 33.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Millstone Township?
Centrastate Medical Center in Freehold, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Millstone Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Millstone Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.8%), 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 Millstone 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 Millstone 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.