Teunis Haring House · Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Old Tappan is among the healthiest U.S. towns
Old Tappan differs from New Jersey on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 22 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Old Tappan. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Old Tappan
Old Tappan keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.1% vs 78%) and dentist visits (76.4% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Old Tappan is an active town
Only 16.3% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Few Old Tappan adults smoke
5.6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% 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 Old Tappan’s likely range.
What’s behind Old Tappan’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Tappan is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #11 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is smoking (fewer adults who smoke than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 96%.
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 Tappan’s median household income is $205,385; among the 958 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($154K–$257K), it’s healthier than 94%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Old Tappan adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Old Tappan adults…
Old Tappan runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Old Tappan
No hospital or community health center in Old Tappan 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 Tappan; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Old Tappan adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Old Tappan does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Old Tappan 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.
2.5% of Old Tappan adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Old Tappan and the towns around it
Old Tappan has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Tappan | A+ | 20.7% | 8.2% | 5.6% | CDC place |
| River Vale Township | A+ | 23.8% | 8.2% | 7.1% | ZIP 07675 |
| Harrington Park | A+ | 22.6% | 8.7% | 6.7% | CDC place |
| Northvale | A | 23.3% | 9.3% | 8.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Old Tappan adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Old Tappan
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Old Tappan is better than New Jersey on 22 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Old Tappan’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Old Tappan | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 10.4%8.5–12.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.5%7.2–9.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.7–12.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 20.7%17.7–24.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8.2%7.1–9.5 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%28.3–34 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.7%39.5–45.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 20.2%18–22.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.9%8–9.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.1–5.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%2.7–4.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.4%2.1–2.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 2.8%2.2–3.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 5.6%4.2–7.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 16.3%13.5–19.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.9–17.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.8%31–38.8 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.8%3.7–6.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.1%78.6–83.4 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 76.4%73.9–78.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92.8%91.5–93.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.5–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%65.5–73 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79.2%73.5–84.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 12.9%11.1–14.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 30.7%27.2–34.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.3–24.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 5.6%4.1–7.3 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 5.2%4.1–6.5 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 2.9%2.3–3.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 3.4%2.8–4.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 2.5%1.7–3.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.2%14.6–20 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.6%6.3–9.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7%5.8–8.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 5%4.3–5.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4%3.3–4.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 1.9%1.6–2.3 | 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 Old Tappan
Is Old Tappan a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Old Tappan is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #11 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 94%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Old Tappan?
CDC estimates 20.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 17.7% and 24.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Old Tappan?
Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical in Westwood, 3.2 miles in a straight line from Old Tappan’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Old Tappan have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.7–6.2%), 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 Tappan 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 Old Tappan.
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.