Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY 3.0On CDC estimates, Pemberton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns
Pemberton differs from New Jersey on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pemberton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pemberton
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Pemberton
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.7%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Pemberton runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pemberton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.7%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (10% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (10.3% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 13.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Mental distress runs high in Pemberton
1 in 6 adults are in frequent mental distress (18%), vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Depression is above the state too: 17.6%, vs 15.1% across 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 Pemberton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Pemberton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pemberton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 59% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 15%).
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). Pemberton’s median household income is $90,899; among the 9,859 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($68K–$114K), it’s healthier than 10%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Pemberton compares well: colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75), 69.9% (U.S. 65.5%).
Out of every 100 Pemberton adults…
Pemberton runs above NJ on 11 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.
13.4% of Pemberton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
How Pemberton adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pemberton runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Pemberton 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 Pemberton
No hospital or community health center in Pemberton 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 Pemberton; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Pemberton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Pemberton and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pemberton | C | 35% | 14.1% | 15.8% | CDC place |
| Pemberton Heights | — | — | — | — |
Pemberton Heights: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pemberton adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pemberton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pemberton is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 21; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Pemberton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pemberton | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23%20.1–26.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.4–18.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18%16–20.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%30.3–40 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–16.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.5%36.4–42.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.4%39.3–45.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.1%27.4–33.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.4%9.2–11.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.7%6.8–8.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.2%7–9.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%3.9–4.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.5%11–16.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.8%13.3–18.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32%28–36.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.2%12.1–16.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.3–40.3 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.3%10.1–14.6 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.9%77–82.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.4%58.9–65.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.9%86.1–89.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.6–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.8–73.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.5–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.6%15.2–20.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31%27.5–34.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.8%21.8–27.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.7%16–21.5 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.5%13.5–17.6 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 10%8.7–11.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 10.3%9–11.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.4%11.1–15.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.2%29.4–37.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.9–18.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.1–17 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.5%6.6–8.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6.4%5.7–7.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8.1–10.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.3–5.5 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Pemberton
Is Pemberton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pemberton is healthier than 26% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 10%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pemberton?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.3% and 40%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pemberton?
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in Mount Holly, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Pemberton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pemberton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.1–14.6%), 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 Pemberton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pemberton.
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.