Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Port Republic is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Port Republic differs from New Jersey on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Republic. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Republic
Cancer and arthritis run high in Port Republic
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.1%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Port Republic’s lead shrinks
Port Republic is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 5,245 towns with similar household incomes ($93K–$154K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Port Republic keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.4% vs 78%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Port Republic adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Port Republic’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Port Republic’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Republic is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 91% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 77%.
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). Port Republic’s median household income is $123,438; among the 5,245 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($93K–$154K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Port Republic adults…
Port Republic runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Republic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.7% of Port Republic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Port Republic
No hospital or community health center in Port Republic 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 Port Republic; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
4.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Port Republic adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Port Republic does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Port Republic 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.
Port Republic and the towns around it
Port Republic has the best Health Grade of the 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Republic | A | 27.5% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Bass River Township | B+ | 30.1% | 11.7% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Smithville | — | — | — | — | |
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — |
Smithville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Washington Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Republic adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Port Republic
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Port Republic is better than New Jersey on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Port Republic’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Port Republic | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.4%11.7–17.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%10.4–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 27.5%22.6–32.7 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.6–12 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35%31.2–38.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.5%39.5–47.4 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24–30.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.7–12 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.4%6.7–10.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%8.2–13.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.9%16.9–25.1 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16%13.3–18.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.6%30.6–40.9 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.5%4.9–8.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.4%78.3–84.1 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.5%65.1–71.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.5%90–92.9 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.2%78.2–83.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 71.7%67.5–75.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.1%71.6–83.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%14.6–20.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.9–33.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%16.8–23.5 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.1–10.4 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.3%5.7–9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.5–5.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.1–6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.4–6.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%20.6–28.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%8.9–13.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%8.7–12.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.9%2.4–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Port Republic
Is Port Republic a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Port Republic is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Port Republic?
CDC estimates 27.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.6% and 32.7%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Port Republic?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Port Republic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Port Republic have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–8.6%), 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 Port Republic more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Republic.
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.