Moshe Bayuk House · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Within New Jersey, Pittsgrove Township is healthier than 17% of graded towns
Pittsgrove Township differs from New Jersey on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 10 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08318. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pittsgrove Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Pittsgrove Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, but only 17% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, depression and arthritis run high in Pittsgrove Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.1%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 27%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Pittsgrove Township runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Pittsgrove Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Pittsgrove Township
Grades next door run from Elmer (A−) to Upper Deerfield Township (D). Pittsgrove Township is a B. 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 Pittsgrove Township’s likely range; Pittsgrove Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08318, 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 Pittsgrove Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsgrove Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns, #390 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 73% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 45%).
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). Pittsgrove Township’s median household income is $92,917; among the 9,590 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$116K), it’s healthier than 45%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Pittsgrove Township adults…
Pittsgrove Township runs above NJ on 7 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.
13 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Pittsgrove Township and the towns around it
Pittsgrove Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsgrove Township | B | 32.6% | 11.3% | 14.6% | ZIP 08318 |
| Vineland | C | 38.7% | 13.4% | 14.3% | CDC place |
| Upper Pittsgrove Township | B+ | 32% | 10.9% | 13.8% | ZIP codes |
| Deerfield Township | D | 41.4% | 13.5% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Elmer | A− | 30.1% | 8.5% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Upper Deerfield Township | D | 41.5% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | B | 33.7% | 11.4% | 14.5% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Pittsgrove Township
No hospital or community health center in Pittsgrove 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 Pittsgrove 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 Pittsgrove Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Pittsgrove Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Pittsgrove Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Pittsgrove Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Pittsgrove Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pittsgrove Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pittsgrove Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pittsgrove Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 10; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Pittsgrove Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pittsgrove Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.6%16–21.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–15.9 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%14.9–18.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.6%26.3–39.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.5%32.5–40.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36–44.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%23.9–30.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9%8.2–9.9 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.6%3.3–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13.2%10.7–16 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.6%12.4–16.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 26.3%22.1–30.7 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.7%13.8–19.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.2%33.6–47 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.5–81.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%61.7–68.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.1–80.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.9%59.8–69.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.2%67.4–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.1–22.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.6–38.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.3%19.8–26.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.4%11.4–15.7 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.6–12.9 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%5.9–7.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.4–10.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.7%24.7–32.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.4–15.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.6%11.9–15.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.9%7–9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.8%3.4–4.3 | 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 Pittsgrove Township
Is Pittsgrove Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pittsgrove Township is healthier than 58% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #390 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 45%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pittsgrove Township?
CDC estimates 32.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.3% and 39.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pittsgrove Township?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 4.1 miles in a straight line from Pittsgrove Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pittsgrove Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.2%), 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 Pittsgrove 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 Pittsgrove 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.