Where New Gretna residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for New Gretna, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for New Gretna. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in New Gretna
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in New Gretna
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (30.9%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.6%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, New Gretna runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in New Gretna
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.6%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Depression is more common in New Gretna
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.7%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
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 New Gretna’s likely range.
Out of every 100 New Gretna adults…
New Gretna runs above NJ on 9 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.
How New Gretna adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, New Gretna runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 New Gretna 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.
Care in and near New Gretna
No hospital or community health center in New Gretna 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 New Gretna; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of New Gretna adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.3% of New Gretna adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
New Gretna 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 New Gretna adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in New Gretna
Why doesn’t New Gretna have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for New Gretna.
What hospital is closest to New Gretna?
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, 12.8 miles in a straight line from New Gretna’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near New Gretna?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ohi - Little Egg in Tuckerton, 6.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in New Gretna.
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.