Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Ogdensburg is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns
Ogdensburg differs from New Jersey on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ogdensburg. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ogdensburg
Depression runs high in Ogdensburg
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.2%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ogdensburg adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ogdensburg’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Ogdensburg’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ogdensburg is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 66%.
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). Ogdensburg’s median household income is $105,551; among the 7,793 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Ogdensburg adults…
Ogdensburg runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6% of Ogdensburg adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Ogdensburg
No hospital or community health center in Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Ogdensburg adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Ogdensburg adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ogdensburg runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Ogdensburg 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.
Ogdensburg and the towns around it
Ogdensburg’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ogdensburg | A− | 27.3% | 9.1% | 12.1% | CDC place |
| Sparta Township | A+ | 24.7% | 8.1% | 8.6% | ZIP 07871 |
| Hardyston Township | A− | 27.3% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin | B | 29.1% | 10.9% | 14.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ogdensburg adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ogdensburg
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ogdensburg is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Ogdensburg’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ogdensburg | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.2%12.7–18 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.4–14.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%13.9–18.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.3%21.9–33.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.1%7.7–10.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.1%28.4–36.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.3%34.5–42.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.3%20.4–26.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.4%7.6–9.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%4.8–6.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.8%7.8–12.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.1%9.5–14.8 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.6%17.4–26 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.7%14.7–20.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.2%30.6–42.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.4%6.7–10.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.4–80.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.5%67.3–73.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.5%86.4–90.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72–78.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.9%59–68.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.7%64.7–80.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.2%16.3–22.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28–37.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–24.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.3%8.1–12.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%7.8–11.5 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.6–6.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.1%5.1–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%4.5–7.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.6%19.8–27.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.1%8.4–12.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10–13.9 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5–6.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.3–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.4–7.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.5–3.4 | 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 Ogdensburg
Is Ogdensburg a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ogdensburg is healthier than 84% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ogdensburg?
CDC estimates 27.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 33.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ogdensburg?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 8.6 miles in a straight line from Ogdensburg’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ogdensburg have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–10.5%), 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 Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg.
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.