Photo: Jared Kofsky · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Morristown is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Morristown differs from New Jersey on 17 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 12 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Morristown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Morristown
Binge drinking is the habit Morristown doesn’t win on
20% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
New Jersey sets a high bar
Morristown is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 65% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Morristown has a five-star hospital
Morristown Medical Center is rated 5 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
COPD and heart disease are less common in Morristown
Morristown runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%), heart disease (4% vs 5.6%) and stroke (2.3% 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 Morristown’s likely range.
What’s behind Morristown’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morristown is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #166 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 96% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 77%.
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). Morristown’s median household income is $121,340; among the 5,564 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($91K–$152K), it’s healthier than 87%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Morristown is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.8 miles of trails across 12 parks and preserves
Care in and near Morristown
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Morristown, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Morristown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Out of every 100 Morristown adults…
Morristown runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Morristown adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Morristown adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Morristown 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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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Morristown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Morristown and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown | A | 25.2% | 8.1% | 9.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Morristown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Morristown
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Morristown is better than New Jersey on 12 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Morristown’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Morristown | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%13.1–16.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.2%9.2–11.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13.4–16.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 25.2%21.5–29.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.1%7.2–9.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 26.5%24.1–29.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.2%31.2–37.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 16.5%14.9–18.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.6–9.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4%3.6–4.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%3.2–4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2.1–2.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.1%7.9–10.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 21.2%18.5–24.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20%17.3–22.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.5%31.3–39.9 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.4%71.2–77.3 | 78% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.9%64–69.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.8%85–88.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 70.9%68.2–73.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.9–69.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%71.2–82.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.2%30.5–38.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.8–26.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%12.1–16.1 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.5%10.8–14.4 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.1%6.9–9.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 21.7%19.2–24.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.8%10.6–13.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.9–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.3–6.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Morristown
Is Morristown a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Morristown is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #166 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 87%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Morristown?
CDC estimates 25.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.5% and 29.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Morristown?
Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Morristown’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Morristown have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 13.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.8–15.6%), 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 Morristown 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 Morristown.
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.