Photo: Smallbones · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Mullica Township is healthier than 20% of graded towns
Mullica Township trails New Jersey on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08037, 08215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mullica Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Mullica Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, but only 20% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Mullica Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 15 adults have heart disease (6.8%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 8.8%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Mullica Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Mullica Township is short on primary care and mental health care
Mullica Township’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Mullica Township
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.3%), vs 10.9% 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 Mullica Township’s likely range; Mullica Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08037, 08215, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Mullica Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mullica Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns, #373 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 82% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 44%).
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). Mullica Township’s median household income is $93,421; among the 9,532 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 54%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Mullica Township adults…
Mullica Township runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mullica Township
No hospital or community health center in Mullica 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 Mullica Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
59 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Mullica Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Mullica Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Mullica 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.
8.7% of Mullica Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Mullica Township and the towns around it
Mullica Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mullica Township | B | 30.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Sweetwater | — | — | — | — | |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Egg Harbor City | C+ | 33.7% | 13% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Hamilton Township | B+ | 30% | 10.8% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Hammonton | B+ | 30% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Washington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Sweetwater: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Mullica Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Mullica Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Mullica Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Mullica Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Mullica Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16.6–20.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.9%12.5–15.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.5–17.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.3%25.8–35 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10.2–13 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.2%32.1–38.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%38.2–44.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 25.9%23.3–28.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.6–10.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8.1–9.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.1%10–14.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.3%11.6–15 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.5%23.2–29.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.6–18.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.6–41.9 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 11.2%9.8–12.8 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.5–81.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.4%60.3–66.5 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.6–90.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.8–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.1%62–70.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.8%67.2–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.4%15–19.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%28.3–35.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.7–26.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14%12.3–15.8 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.9%10.5–13.3 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.8–8.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.5–10 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.4%25.4–31.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.2%11.7–14.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6.2–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.7–5.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Mullica Township
Is Mullica Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Mullica Township is healthier than 64% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #373 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 54%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Mullica Township?
CDC estimates 30.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 35%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Mullica Township?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 19.8 miles in a straight line from Mullica Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Mullica Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 11.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.8–12.8%), 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 Mullica Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mullica 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.