Where Oak Ridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oak Ridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oak Ridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oak Ridge
Binge drinking is the habit Oak Ridge doesn’t win on
19.1% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Oak Ridge
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Oak Ridge is an active town
Only 19.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Oak Ridge’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
9.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Oak Ridge adults…
Oak Ridge runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Oak Ridge
No hospital or community health center in Oak Ridge 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 Oak Ridge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oak Ridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Oak Ridge adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Oak Ridge 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.
4.8% of Oak Ridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Oak Ridge and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township | A | 24.9% | 9% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
| West Milford Township | A | 26.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Newfoundland | — | — | — | — | |
| Rockaway Township | A | 25.4% | 9.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
Newfoundland: 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 Oak Ridge adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Oak Ridge
Why doesn’t Oak Ridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oak Ridge.
What hospital is closest to Oak Ridge?
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus in Denville, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Oak Ridge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oak Ridge.
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.