Where Montclair State University residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Montclair State University, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Montclair State University. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Montclair State University
Binge drinking is the habit Montclair State University doesn’t win on
22.8% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Loneliness runs high in Montclair State University
1 in 2 adults feel lonely (50.8%), vs 32.4% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 22.2%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Heart disease and diabetes are less common in Montclair State University
Montclair State University runs below New Jersey on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (0.5% vs 5.6%), diabetes (1% vs 10.9%) and cancer (0.7% vs 7.5%). A young population is part of it: only 0% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
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 Montclair State University’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
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How Montclair State University adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Montclair State University runs above New Jersey.
1 in 2 Montclair State University adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Out of every 100 Montclair State University adults…
Montclair State University runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 0% of Montclair State University residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Montclair State University
No hospital or community health center in Montclair State University 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 Montclair State University; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Montclair State University 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.
4.8% of Montclair State University adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Montclair State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Notch | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton | B+ | 28.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Montclair Township | A+ | 23.3% | 7.7% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Montclair | — | — | — | — | |
| Little Falls Township | A | 26.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | ZIP 07424 |
Great Notch and Upper Montclair: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Montclair State University adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Montclair State University
Why doesn’t Montclair State University have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Montclair State University.
What hospital is closest to Montclair State University?
St. Mary's General Hospital in Passaic, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Montclair State University’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 Montclair State University?
21 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Broadway Clinic in Paterson, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Montclair State University.
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.