On CDC estimates, North Arlington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns
North Arlington beats New Jersey on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Arlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Arlington
What’s behind North Arlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Arlington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns, #217 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 71%.
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). North Arlington’s median household income is $94,201; among the 9,398 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$118K), it’s healthier than 93%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state North Arlington is healthier than 54% of graded towns, against 89% nationally.
Out of every 100 North Arlington adults…
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Care in and near North Arlington
No hospital or community health center in North Arlington 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 North Arlington; ≈ 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.
4.1 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of North Arlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How North Arlington adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 North Arlington 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.
6.1% of North Arlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
North Arlington and the towns around it
North Arlington has the best Health Grade of the 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington | A | 27.2% | 9% | 9.6% | CDC place |
| Kearny | B | 29.8% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
| Lyndhurst Township | A | 27.2% | 8.7% | 9.8% | ZIP 07071 |
| Belleville Township | A− | 26.2% | 10.6% | 10.6% | ZIP 07109 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Arlington adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Arlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Arlington is better than New Jersey on 5 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside North Arlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Arlington | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.6%13.7–17.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.9–12.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15%13.3–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.2%23.6–31.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.9–10.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%28.6–33.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.9%36.9–43 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.4%18.4–22.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.5–9.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.9–8.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5%4.5–5.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.1–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.5–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.8%6.3–9.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.6%8.1–11.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.5%19.6–25.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.1%14.8–19.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.2%35.1–43.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12%10.3–14 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.2%74.5–79.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%65–70.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.8%88.4–91.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.5–77.9 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.8%61.7–69.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%70.4–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.3–17.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.3%30.7–38.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25%22–28.1 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10–13.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.3%9.8–13 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%4.9–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.4–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.1%5.1–7.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.8%20.2–25.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.8–11.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.9%9.5–12.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6%5.3–6.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.5–3.2 | 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 North Arlington
Is North Arlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Arlington is healthier than 89% of U.S. towns: A for health, #217 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 93%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Arlington?
CDC estimates 27.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.6% and 31.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Arlington?
Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, 2.5 miles in a straight line from North Arlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Arlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14%), 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 North Arlington 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 North Arlington.
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.