Photo: Doc Searls · CC BY 2.0Within New Jersey, North Bergen Township is healthier than 13% of graded towns
North Bergen Township differs from New Jersey on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 14 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 07047. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Bergen Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
North Bergen Township is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but only 13% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in North Bergen Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.9%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Housing insecurity (18.2% vs 12.3%) and no reliable transportation (10.5% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 12.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 5 working-age adults in North Bergen Township has no health insurance
22.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
More North Bergen Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33.2%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around North Bergen Township
Grades next door run from Edgewater (A+) to Union City (C). North Bergen Township is a B−. Around town ↓
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 North Bergen Township’s likely range; North Bergen Township’s figures come from ZIP code 07047, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
What’s behind North Bergen Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bergen Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns, #406 of 468 in New Jersey. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 84% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 12%).
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 Bergen Township’s median household income is $78,911; among the 10,801 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
12.5% of North Bergen Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Bergen Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
6.8 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
North Bergen Township and the towns around it
North Bergen Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 10 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 Bergen Township | B− | 30.4% | 12.8% | 10.8% | ZIP 07047 |
| Ridgefield | A | 23.6% | 9.4% | 8% | CDC place |
| Secaucus | A+ | 22.2% | 8.5% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Fairview | C+ | 33.1% | 11.9% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Union City | C | 33.6% | 13.8% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Guttenberg | B | 30.3% | 12.1% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| West New York | C+ | 32.6% | 13.7% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Carlstadt | A− | 28% | 9.6% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 North Bergen Township adults…
North Bergen Township runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near North Bergen Township
1 hospital in North Bergen 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 North Bergen Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Bergen Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 North Bergen Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Bergen Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Bergen Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Bergen Township is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 14; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside North Bergen Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Bergen Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.9–25.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.4–16.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.2–16.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.4%26.4–34.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.8%11.5–14.2 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 30.4%27.8–33.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.7%35.8–41.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.5–20.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 8.3%7.4–9.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.3%4.9–5.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7%5.2–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.9–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.6%8.7–12.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.8%9.5–12.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33.2%29.9–36.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.8–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.6%34.5–42.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 22.1%19.7–24.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.6%72.8–78.2 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53.5–59.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.2%85.7–88.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.5%70.8–76 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57%52.6–61.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.3%62.4–75.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.8%12–15.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%28.6–36.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.6%22.5–28.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 22.9%20.3–25.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.2%16.1–20.5 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9.4%8.3–10.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.5%9.4–11.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.8–32.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.9–15.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.4–15.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 7.2%6.7–7.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%4–4.7 | 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 North Bergen Township
Is North Bergen Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Bergen Township is healthier than 52% of U.S. towns: B− for health, #406 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 55%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Bergen Township?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.4% and 34.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Bergen Township?
Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen, 1.5 miles in a straight line from North Bergen Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Bergen Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 22.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 19.7–24.7%), 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 Bergen Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Bergen 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.