Photo: Redjockey · CC BY 3.0Where Parsippany residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Parsippany, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Parsippany. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Parsippany
Obesity and COPD are less common in Parsippany
Parsippany runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all obesity (18.8% vs 28.9%), COPD (3.6% vs 5.1%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Parsippany adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Parsippany adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (11.7% vs 14.7%) and depression (12.3% vs 15.1%) both run below New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
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 Parsippany’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Parsippany adults…
Parsippany runs below NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. 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.
4.5% of Parsippany adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
How Parsippany adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Parsippany does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Parsippany 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.
Care in and near Parsippany
No hospital or community health center in Parsippany 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 Parsippany; ≈ 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.
4.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Parsippany adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Parsippany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hiawatha | — | — | — | — | |
| Troy Hills | — | — | — | — | |
| Parsippany-Troy Hills Township | A+ | 19.9% | 9% | 7.8% | ZIP codes |
| Mountain Lakes | A+ | 19.8% | 7.1% | 5.7% | CDC place |
| Rainbow Lakes | — | — | — | — |
Lake Hiawatha, Troy Hills and Rainbow Lakes: 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 Parsippany adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Parsippany
Why doesn’t Parsippany have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Parsippany.
What hospital is closest to Parsippany?
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus in Denville, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Parsippany’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Parsippany?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center - Morristown in Morristown, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Parsippany.
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.