Photo: State of New Jersey, Dept of Parks and Forestry · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Old Bridge Township is healthier than 41% of graded towns
Old Bridge Township beats New Jersey on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08857, 07747, 08879, 08831. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Bridge Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Old Bridge Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 41% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Old Bridge Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 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 Old Bridge Township’s likely range; Old Bridge Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08857, 07747, 08879, 08831, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Old Bridge Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Bridge Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #277 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 84% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 63%.
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). Old Bridge Township’s median household income is $104,587; among the 7,902 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$131K), it’s healthier than 71%, 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.
6.6% of Old Bridge Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Old Bridge Township adults…
On every condition, Old Bridge Township is about the same as New Jersey. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Bridge Township
No hospital or community health center in Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge 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.
33 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Bridge Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Old Bridge Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Old Bridge 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.
Old Bridge Township and the towns around it
Old Bridge Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bridge Township | A− | 31.2% | 10.8% | 11% | ZIP codes |
| Monroe Township | A− | 27.1% | 12.5% | 8% | ZIP 08831 |
| Spotswood | A− | 31.7% | 10.7% | 11.7% | CDC place |
| Old Bridge | — | — | — | — | |
| East Brunswick Township | A | 27.2% | 10.3% | 8.6% | ZIP codes |
| Aberdeen Township | A | 31.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% | ZIP codes |
| Laurence Harbor | — | — | — | — | |
| Sayreville | A− | 32% | 10.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Old Bridge and Laurence Harbor: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Bridge Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Bridge Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Bridge Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Old Bridge Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Bridge Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.4%14.6–18.3 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.4–13 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27.3–35.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.6–12.2 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33.9%31.2–36.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.5%36.5–42.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%21.2–25.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8.1–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.9%7.2–8.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%5–6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.1%4.5–5.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%7–10.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.6–12.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.7%20.9–26.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.8–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.7%32.9–40.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%76.4–81.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.1%66.3–71.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.5%88.2–90.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.6–79.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.6–70.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.3%69.3–80.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.7%12.7–16.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%29.2–35.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%20.2–25.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9–11.5 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.4%5.7–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.8%22.2–27.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.8–12.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.3%10.1–12.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.8–4.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 Old Bridge Township
Is Old Bridge Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Bridge Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #277 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old Bridge Township?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.3% and 35.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Bridge Township?
Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Old Bridge Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Bridge Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.1%), 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 Old Bridge Township 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 Old Bridge 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.