Photo: Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Pennsauken Township is healthier than 9% of graded towns
Pennsauken Township differs from New Jersey on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 18 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08110, 08109. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pennsauken Township
Making ends meet is harder in Pennsauken Township
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (24.2%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Housing insecurity (19.8% vs 12.3%) and utility shut-off threats (11% vs 7%) are higher too. 15.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Pennsauken Township
55.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
More Pennsauken Township adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.3%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Pennsauken Township
Grades next door run from Cherry Hill Township (A) to Camden (D−). Pennsauken Township is a C+. Around town ↓
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 Pennsauken Township’s likely range; Pennsauken Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08110, 08109, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
What’s behind Pennsauken Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pennsauken Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns, #425 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 75% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 14%).
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). Pennsauken Township’s median household income is $87,680; among the 10,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($66K–$110K), it’s healthier than 25%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pennsauken Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Pennsauken Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pennsauken Township 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.
2.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Pennsauken Township and the towns around it
Pennsauken Township’s Health Grade ranks 7th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsauken Township | C+ | 32.1% | 13.7% | 14.4% | ZIP codes |
| Cinnaminson Township | A | 28.5% | 9.5% | 10.5% | ZIP 08077 |
| Camden | D− | 40.6% | 18% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Palmyra | B+ | 32.2% | 10.8% | 13.2% | CDC place |
| Maple Shade Township | B | 32.4% | 10.7% | 13.6% | ZIP 08052 |
| Merchantville | B− | 30.5% | 11.5% | 14.6% | CDC place |
| Cherry Hill Township | A | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% | ZIP codes |
| Cherry Hill Mall | — | — | — | — |
Cherry Hill Mall: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Pennsauken Township adults…
Pennsauken Township runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Pennsauken Township
No hospital or community health center in Pennsauken Township 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 Pennsauken Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Pennsauken Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pennsauken Township runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Pennsauken Township 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pennsauken Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pennsauken Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pennsauken Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 18; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Pennsauken Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pennsauken Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 23.1%20.8–25.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.8%13.3–16.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%15–18.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.1%27.6–36.7 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.7%31.7–37.8 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.2%34.9–41.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.2%20.9–25.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6%5.5–6.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.4–6.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.3%11.9–17.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.4%12.6–16.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.3%28.7–36.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.9–17.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.4%37.9–47.1 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.1%15.9–20.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.8–79.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 55.5%52.3–58.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.3–88.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%73.8–79.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.8%56.6–65 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.4%69.2–81.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.3%14–18.7 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.9%32.1–40 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27.8%24.7–31.2 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 24.2%21.5–27.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 19.8%17.6–22.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11%9.7–12.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11.4%10.1–12.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 15.7%13.7–17.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.5%28.3–34.9 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.7%13.1–16.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%13.5–16.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 6.9%6.4–7.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.8%8–9.8 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.2 | 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 Pennsauken Township
Is Pennsauken Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pennsauken Township is healthier than 39% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #425 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 25%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pennsauken Township?
CDC estimates 32.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 36.7%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pennsauken Township?
Cooper University Hospital in Camden, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Pennsauken Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pennsauken Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.9–20.5%), 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 Pennsauken Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pennsauken Township.
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.