Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY 3.0Within New Jersey, North Hanover Township is healthier than 17% of graded towns
North Hanover Township trails New Jersey on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08562, 08501, 08641. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Hanover Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
North Hanover Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, but only 17% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around North Hanover Township scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of North Hanover Township’s B, from New Hanover Township (B+) to Chesterfield Township (A+). Around town ↓
Depression is more common in North Hanover Township
1 in 6 adults have been diagnosed with depression (17.5%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in North Hanover Township
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (26%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, North Hanover Township runs above New Jersey on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Hanover Township’s likely range; North Hanover Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08562, 08501, 08641, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
What’s behind North Hanover Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hanover Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns, #387 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 76% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 46%).
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 Hanover Township’s median household income is $86,683; among the 10,269 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($65K–$108K), it’s healthier than 55%, about where its income would put it.
North Hanover Township and the towns around it
North Hanover Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 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 Hanover Township | B | 31.9% | 11% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| New Hanover Township | B+ | 33.1% | 7.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Cookstown | — | — | — | — | |
| McGuire AFB | — | — | — | — | |
| Hamilton Township | A | 25% | 9.7% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Chesterfield Township | A+ | 25.3% | 8% | 8.5% | ZIP 08515 |
| Upper Freehold Township | A | 27.9% | 9.3% | 9.3% | ZIP codes |
| Springfield Township | A− | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Cookstown: fewer than 1,000 residents. McGuire AFB: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
How North Hanover Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, North Hanover Township runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 North Hanover Township 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.
Out of every 100 North Hanover Township adults…
North Hanover Township runs above NJ on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of North Hanover Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Age-related conditions run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near North Hanover Township
No hospital or community health center in North Hanover Township 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 Hanover Township; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Hanover Township 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.
9.5% of North Hanover Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Hanover Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Hanover 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 Hanover Township is better than New Jersey on 0 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside North Hanover 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 Hanover Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.9%16.2–21.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.3–16.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15.1–19.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%27.6–36.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.1%31.1–37.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40%36.9–43.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26%23.5–28.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.3–8.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–7.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.6–7.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 15%12.3–17.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%11.6–16.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.2%22.4–30.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.6%14.2–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35%30.6–39.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.1%8.2–12.3 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%75–80.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.3%60.1–66.4 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.6–89.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.8–78.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.2%61–69.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.5%65.8–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.5%15.2–20.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.8%26.2–33.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%19.4–25.6 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.1%11.7–17 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12%10.1–14 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.6%6.5–8.7 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5%7.6–11.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.3%24.7–32.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%10.5–14.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.7–15.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5%4.4–5.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.8%6.7–9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.3–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Hanover Township
Is North Hanover Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Hanover Township is healthier than 59% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #387 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 Hanover Township?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 36.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Hanover Township?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton in Hamilton, 9.9 miles in a straight line from North Hanover Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Hanover Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.2–12.3%), 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 Hanover Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Hanover 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.