Where Nesco residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Nesco, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Nesco. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Nesco
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Nesco
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.9%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9.8%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Nesco runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Nesco
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.9%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
More high blood pressure in Nesco, and more people treating it
38% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Nesco’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Nesco adults…
Nesco runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Nesco adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Nesco
No hospital or community health center in Nesco 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 Nesco; ≈ 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).
How Nesco adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Nesco 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% of Nesco adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Nesco and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Nesco adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Nesco
Why doesn’t Nesco have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Nesco.
What hospital is closest to Nesco?
West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, 18.8 miles in a straight line from Nesco’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 Nesco?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hammonton - Southern Jersey Family Medical in Hammonton, 4.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Nesco.
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.