William and Margaret Mecum House · Photo: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D. · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Pennsville Township is healthier than 12% of graded towns
Pennsville Township differs from New Jersey on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08070, 08023. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pennsville Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Pennsville Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, but only 12% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, depression and heart disease run high in Pennsville Township
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.9%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Pennsville Township runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pennsville Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.2%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Pennsville Township is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its B− tops all five graded neighbors. The closest is Mannington Township (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 Pennsville Township’s likely range; Pennsville Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08070, 08023, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Pennsville Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pennsville Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns, #412 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 70% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 39%).
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). Pennsville Township’s median household income is $75,097; among the 10,848 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pennsville Township adults…
Pennsville Township runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Pennsville Township and the towns around it
Pennsville Township has the best Health Grade of the 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Township | B− | 33.3% | 11.6% | 15.2% | ZIP codes |
| Mannington Township | C+ | 35.4% | 12.9% | 15.8% | ZIP codes |
| Pennsville | — | — | — | — | |
| Carneys Point | — | — | — | — | |
| Carneys Point Township | C− | 37.1% | 14% | 16.3% | ZIP codes |
| Salem | D− | 43% | 16.7% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Elsinboro Township | C− | 36.9% | 13.8% | 17% | ZIP 08079 |
Pennsville and Carneys Point: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Pennsville Township
No hospital or community health center in Pennsville 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 Pennsville Township; ≈ 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 Pennsville Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Pennsville Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pennsville Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Pennsville 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.6% of Pennsville Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pennsville Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pennsville Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pennsville Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Pennsville Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pennsville Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.2%16.7–22 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.5 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.5%15.4–19.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.3%26.7–40.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.1–41.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.3%36.1–44.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%24.7–31.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.4–10.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.7–8.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 14.4%11.8–17.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.2%12.9–17.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.2%22.9–31.7 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%13.6–19.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41.7%35–48.7 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.8–11 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.6–81.5 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.7%56.9–64.4 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.7%86.1–89.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.2–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 63.7%58.6–68.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.4%63–79 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.8–23.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.2%28.5–38.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.8%19.6–26.6 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.9%11.7–16.5 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.4%9.7–13.4 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.7–8.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.6%8–11.5 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.9%25.9–34.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%12.2–16.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.1%12.4–16 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.5–8.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.1%4.6–5.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.5%7.5–9.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.1%3.6–4.5 | 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 Pennsville Township
Is Pennsville Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pennsville Township is healthier than 50% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #412 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pennsville Township?
CDC estimates 33.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.7% and 40.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pennsville Township?
St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Pennsville Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pennsville Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–11%), 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 Pennsville Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pennsville 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.