Photo: Dorian Wallender from Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Within New Jersey, Neptune Township is healthier than 30% of graded towns
Neptune Township differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07753, 07756. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Neptune Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Neptune Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, but only 30% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, arthritis and obesity run high in Neptune Township
1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26.4%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Obesity is also above the state: 34.1%, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. In all, Neptune Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Neptune Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (80.6% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (90.4% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Neptune Township, and more people treating it
37.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Neptune Township has a top-rated hospital
Jersey Shore University Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Neptune Township’s likely range; Neptune Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07753, 07756, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Neptune Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neptune Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns, #330 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 51%.
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). Neptune Township’s median household income is $101,017; among the 8,440 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($76K–$126K), it’s healthier than 61%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Neptune Township adults…
Neptune Township runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Neptune Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Neptune Township
1 hospital in Neptune Township, 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 Neptune Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
8.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Neptune Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Neptune 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.
9.6% of Neptune Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Neptune Township and the towns around it
Neptune Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neptune Township | B+ | 34.1% | 12% | 11.2% | ZIP codes |
| Wall Township | A | 30.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Neptune City | B | 35.8% | 11.9% | 13.7% | CDC place |
| Shark River Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Belmar | A | 31.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Tinton Falls | A | 30.1% | 10.5% | 9% | CDC place |
| Ocean Grove | — | — | — | — | |
| Asbury Park | B | 37.9% | 11.7% | 12.7% | CDC place |
Shark River Hills and Ocean Grove: 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 Neptune Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Neptune Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Neptune Township is better than New Jersey on 5 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Neptune Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Neptune Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.6%15.6–19.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11–13.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.1–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.1%29.8–38.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12%10.5–13.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.4%34.4–40.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.8%36.7–42.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.4%24–28.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.7%7.9–9.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.6–12.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.2%9.6–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%20.7–26.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.1–16.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.9–40.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.6%8.2–11 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.6%78.1–83.1 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67%64–69.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.4%89.2–91.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.3%77.8–82.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.1%65.2–72.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.4%72.6–83.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.8%11.9–15.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30%26.7–33.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.5–25 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.2%12.5–16.1 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%7–9.1 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.9–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8.3–11.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.4%23.5–29.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%11.2–14.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.4–13.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 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 Neptune Township
Is Neptune Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Neptune Township is healthier than 73% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #330 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 61%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Neptune Township?
CDC estimates 34.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.8% and 38.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Neptune Township?
Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, 0.0 miles in a straight line from Neptune Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Neptune Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–11%), 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 Neptune Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Neptune 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.