Where Othello residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Othello, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Othello. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Othello
Heart disease, cancer and COPD run high in Othello
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.7%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Othello runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Othello is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Othello’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Othello, and more people treating it
47.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Othello keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.1% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Othello’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Othello adults…
Othello runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Othello
No hospital or community health center in Othello 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 Othello; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Othello 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Othello adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Othello 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.
6.7% of Othello adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Othello and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Othello adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Othello
Why doesn’t Othello have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Othello.
What hospital is closest to Othello?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 15.1 miles in a straight line from Othello’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 Othello?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Adult & Specialty Medical Professionals in Bridgeton, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Othello.
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.