Where Oldwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Oldwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Oldwick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Oldwick
Cancer and arthritis run high in Oldwick
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.3%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Age is part of it: 74% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Oldwick keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.2% vs 78%) and dentist visits (77.4% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Oldwick is an active town
Only 17.7% 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 Oldwick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Oldwick adults…
Oldwick runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Oldwick is an older town: 74% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Oldwick as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Oldwick 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Oldwick
No hospital or community health center in Oldwick 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 Oldwick; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Oldwick adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Oldwick does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Oldwick 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.
2.8% of Oldwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Oldwick 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedminster Township | A+ | 26% | 9.1% | 7.4% | ZIP codes |
| Tewksbury Township | A+ | 25.8% | 9% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Lamington | — | — | — | — |
Lamington: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Oldwick adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Oldwick
Why doesn’t Oldwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Oldwick.
What hospital is closest to Oldwick?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset in Somerville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Oldwick’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Oldwick?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center Bridgewater in Bridgewater, 8.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Oldwick.
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.