Photo: EdZa · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, North Caldwell is among the healthiest U.S. towns
North Caldwell differs from New Jersey on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 23 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Caldwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Caldwell
North Caldwell is an active town
Only 15.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Diabetes and obesity are less common in North Caldwell
North Caldwell runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (7.4% vs 10.9%), obesity (20.4% vs 28.9%) and COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%). Conditions ↓
North Caldwell keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (80.7% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.1%). 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 North Caldwell’s likely range.
What’s behind North Caldwell’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Caldwell is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #7 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 97%.
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 Caldwell’s median household income is $208,245; among the 910 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($156K–$260K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 North Caldwell adults…
North Caldwell runs below NJ on 7 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Caldwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near North Caldwell
No hospital or community health center in North Caldwell 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 Caldwell; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How North Caldwell adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, North Caldwell does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 North Caldwell 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.
2.7% of North Caldwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
North Caldwell and the towns around it
North Caldwell has the best Health Grade of the 7 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 Caldwell | A+ | 20.4% | 7.4% | 6.5% | CDC place |
| Fairfield Township | A+ | 22.6% | 8.6% | 8.9% | ZIP 07004 |
| Cedar Grove Township | A+ | 21.9% | 9% | 8% | ZIP 07009 |
| Verona Township | A+ | 21.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% | ZIP 07044 |
| West Caldwell Township | A+ | 21.2% | 7.5% | 7.4% | ZIP 07006 |
| Caldwell | A+ | 21.5% | 7.1% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Little Falls Township | A | 26.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% | ZIP 07424 |
| Singac | — | — | — | — |
Singac: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Caldwell adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Caldwell
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Caldwell is better than New Jersey on 23 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside North Caldwell’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Caldwell | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 9.9%7.9–12.1 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 9%7.5–10.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10–13.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.4%17.1–23.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 7.4%6.3–8.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 25.6%22.8–28.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41%37.8–44.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.3%17.9–22.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.4%7.4–9.5 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6%4–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.6%2.8–4.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.3%2–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 4.6%3.6–5.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.5%4.6–8.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 15.6%12.6–18.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 17.6%15.3–20.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 28.8%25.5–32.7 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%3.8–7.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%76.1–81.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 80.7%78.7–82.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.3%90.8–93.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.7%76.8–82.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.6–73.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%75.2–85.3 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.6–18.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.1%24.4–31.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 18.2%15.3–21.2 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.4%3.9–7.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.3%4.1–6.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3%2.4–3.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.6%2.8–4.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 2.7%1.8–3.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 16.8%14–19.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.9%5.5–8.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.6%6.1–9.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.3–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.5%2.1–3.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.1%3.2–5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.4 | 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 Caldwell
Is North Caldwell a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Caldwell is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #7 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Caldwell?
CDC estimates 20.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.1% and 23.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Caldwell?
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical in Montclair, 4.2 miles in a straight line from North Caldwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Caldwell have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.8–7.3%), 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 Caldwell more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Caldwell.
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.