Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Morris Township is healthier than 51%
Morris Township differs from New Jersey on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 19 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07960, 07950. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morris Township
Against towns with similar incomes, Morris Township’s lead shrinks
Morris Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, but 51% of the 967 towns with similar household incomes ($154K–$256K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Binge drinking is the habit Morris Township doesn’t win on
18.6% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Morris Township is an active town
Only 18.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 24 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Morris Township
Morris Township runs below New Jersey on five chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.9% vs 5.1%), diabetes (8.4% vs 10.9%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). 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 Morris Township’s likely range; Morris Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07960, 07950, which may reach past town lines.
What’s behind Morris Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morris Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns, #99 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 97% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, 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). Morris Township’s median household income is $204,951; among the 967 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$256K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Morris Township is healthier than 79% of graded towns, against 97% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
24 miles of trails across 15 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Morris Township adults…
Morris Township runs below NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Morris Township
No hospital or community health center in Morris 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 Morris Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morris Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Morris Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Morris 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.
5.7% of Morris Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Morris Township and the towns around it
Morris Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Township | A+ | 23.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hanover Township | A+ | 21.8% | 8.8% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
| Harding Township | A+ | 23% | 8.7% | 7.6% | ZIP codes |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | A+ | 19.9% | 9% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Morris Plains | A+ | 21.8% | 7.6% | 7.2% | CDC place |
| Cedar Knolls | — | — | — | — | |
| Whippany | — | — | — | — | |
| Denville Township | A+ | 22.2% | 8.5% | 8.1% | ZIP codes |
Cedar Knolls and Whippany: 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 Morris Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morris Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morris Township is better than New Jersey on 19 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Morris Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morris Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13%11.6–14.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10%9–11.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.4%12–14.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 23.5%19.9–27.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.5%26.8–32.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%35–41.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.2%18.1–22.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.5%7.6–9.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–8.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.9%3.5–4.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 8.1%7.1–9.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.9%16.5–21.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.6%16.1–21.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.9%28.8–37.2 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%8.4–11 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.5%74.6–80.1 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.8%70.1–75.4 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.6%88.2–90.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%73–78.2 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.5%64.4–72.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%72.3–83.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%28–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.2%18.6–24 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.8%8.5–11.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.9–10.2 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.4%4.7–6.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.7%4.9–6.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 20.7%18.3–23.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.6%7.6–9.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.1%9–11.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.4–4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.3%4.8–5.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.5%2.3–2.7 | 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 Morris Township
Is Morris Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morris Township is healthier than 97% of U.S. towns: A+ for health, #99 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 Morris Township?
CDC estimates 23.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 19.9% and 27.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morris Township?
Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, 0.9 miles in a straight line from Morris Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morris Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.4–11%), 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 Morris 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 Morris 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.