Where Pines Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pines Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pines Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pines Lake
Pines Lake keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (76.9% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Cancer runs high in Pines Lake
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Pines Lake is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
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 Pines Lake’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pines Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Pines Lake adults…
Pines Lake runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Pines Lake is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Pines Lake as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.9 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Care in and near Pines Lake
No hospital or community health center in Pines Lake 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 Pines Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Pines Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pines Lake does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Pines Lake 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.
3.5% of Pines Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Pines Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Township | A+ | 24.1% | 8.9% | 8.1% | ZIP 07470 |
| Pompton Lakes | A | 27.4% | 9.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
| Franklin Lakes | A+ | 22.8% | 7.9% | 5.9% | CDC place |
| Oakland | A+ | 25.5% | 8.1% | 8.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pines Lake adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pines Lake
Why doesn’t Pines Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pines Lake.
What hospital is closest to Pines Lake?
Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, 3.1 miles in a straight line from Pines Lake’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pines Lake?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Paterson Community Health Center in Paterson, 7.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pines Lake.
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.