Photo: Rafaelgarcia · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Perth Amboy is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns
Perth Amboy differs from New Jersey on 23 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 21 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Perth Amboy. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Perth Amboy
Every town around Perth Amboy scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Perth Amboy’s C−, from New York (B+) to Woodbridge Township (A−). Around town ↓
More Perth Amboy adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (39.6%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Perth Amboy
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (32.7%), more than twice the New Jersey rate. Housing insecurity (26.7% vs 12.3%) and no reliable transportation (14.9% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Perth Amboy adults live with a disability
1 in 3 adults live with a disability (35%, vs 24.8% across New Jersey). The biggest difference is vision loss: 9.6% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
Perth Amboy has a top-rated hospital
Raritan Bay Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 Perth Amboy’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
What’s behind Perth Amboy’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Perth Amboy is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns, #451 of 468 in New Jersey. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 57% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 3%).
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). Perth Amboy’s median household income is $61,977; among the 9,400 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($46K–$77K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Perth Amboy compares well: arthritis, 20% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.3% (U.S. 7.9%).
Perth Amboy and the towns around it
Perth Amboy’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | C− | 40.9% | 15.6% | 14.1% | CDC place |
| Woodbridge Township | A− | 31.1% | 11% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Woodbridge | — | — | — | — | |
| Sewaren | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopelawn | — | — | — | — | |
| Sayreville | A− | 32% | 10.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
| South Amboy | B+ | 33% | 10.5% | 12% | CDC place |
Woodbridge, Sewaren and Hopelawn: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.2 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Perth Amboy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Perth Amboy
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Perth Amboy, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Perth Amboy; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Perth Amboy adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Perth Amboy adults…
Perth Amboy runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Perth Amboy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Perth Amboy adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Perth Amboy runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Perth Amboy 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.
Every CDC estimate for Perth Amboy
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Perth Amboy is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 21; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Perth Amboy’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Perth Amboy | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.7%27.9–33.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.5–19.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 40.9%36.2–45.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 34.2%31.4–37.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.7%34.7–40.7 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20%18–22.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.3%3.9–4.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.5%13.7–19.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.1%12.4–16 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 39.6%35.9–43.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.9–17.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42.8%38.6–47 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 30.4%27.2–33.4 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.9%71.8–77.7 | 78% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 50.6%47.4–53.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.1%82.2–85.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.9%70.1–75.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 52.2%47.8–56.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 70.4%63.5–76.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.7%11.7–15.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%34–41.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.6%25.6–31.9 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 32.7%29.5–36.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 26.7%24–29.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.9%13.3–16.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%17.1–22.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 35%31.7–38.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%15–18.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.5%15.7–19.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.5–6.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 9.6%8.8–10.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.7%5.3–6.2 | 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 Perth Amboy
Is Perth Amboy a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Perth Amboy is healthier than 17% of U.S. towns: C− for health, #451 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Perth Amboy?
CDC estimates 40.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 36.2% and 45.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Perth Amboy?
Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, 0.5 miles in a straight line from Perth Amboy’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Perth Amboy have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 30.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 27.2–33.4%), 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 Perth Amboy more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to C+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Perth Amboy.
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.