Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Pleasantville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns
Pleasantville differs from New Jersey on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 24 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pleasantville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pleasantville
Dental care lags in Pleasantville
47.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 24.1% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
More Pleasantville adults get no exercise
2 in 5 adults get no exercise outside work (40%), vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Pleasantville
1 in 3 adults worry about having enough food (35.5%), more than twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (17.2% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (17.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 26.3% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Health varies a lot right around Pleasantville
Grades next door run from Absecon (A−) to Atlantic City (D). Pleasantville is a D. 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 Pleasantville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Pleasantville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasantville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns, #461 of 468 in New Jersey. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 26% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 2%).
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). Pleasantville’s median household income is $53,661; among the 7,012 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 17%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Pleasantville compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.9% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Pleasantville 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.
1.5 miles of trails across 2 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.
26.3% of Pleasantville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Pleasantville and the towns around it
Pleasantville’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville | D | 39.4% | 17.1% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| Atlantic City | D | 37.9% | 19.5% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Absecon | A− | 29% | 11.5% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29% | 11.5% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Pleasantville adults…
Pleasantville runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Pleasantville residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Pleasantville
2 community health centers in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville; ≈ 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).
How Pleasantville adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Pleasantville runs above New Jersey.
4 in 10 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Pleasantville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Pleasantville is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 24; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Pleasantville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Pleasantville | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.6%27.5–33.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.3%15.4–19.2 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 39.4%33.7–45.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.1%15.2–19.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 39.1%35.7–42.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%35.6–42.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.4%20.8–25.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.9%4.4–5.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 7%6.3–7.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.4%6.6–8.2 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4.4–5.1 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.1%20.4–28.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%15.1–19.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 40%35.5–44.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.2%10.9–15.6 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.5%40.1–50.8 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24.3%21.6–27.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.1%74.9–81.1 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 47.1%43.5–50.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.9–86.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78%75.5–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 56.1%51.2–60.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.2%64.9–78.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.4%32.9–41.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 31.4%27.7–35.1 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 35.5%31.9–39.1 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 28%24.9–31 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 17.2%15.2–19.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 17.1%15.3–18.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 26.3%23.2–29.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.4%32.4–40.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.9%16.8–21.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.4%16.4–20.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.1%5.4–6.8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.4%9.5–11.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.6–13.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7%6.4–7.6 | 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 Pleasantville
Is Pleasantville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Pleasantville is healthier than 9% of U.S. towns: D for health, #461 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 17%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Pleasantville?
CDC estimates 39.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.7% and 45.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Pleasantville?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Pleasantville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Pleasantville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21.6–27.3%), 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 Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville.
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.