Where Princeton Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Princeton Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Princeton Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Princeton Junction
Princeton Junction is an active town
Only 15.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
COPD and obesity are less common in Princeton Junction
Princeton Junction runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3% vs 5.1%), obesity (18.2% vs 28.9%) and stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Few Princeton Junction adults smoke
5.4% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% 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 Princeton Junction’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
1.9 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Princeton Junction adults…
Princeton Junction runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Princeton Junction
No hospital or community health center in Princeton Junction 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 Princeton Junction; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Princeton Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Princeton Junction adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Princeton Junction does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Princeton Junction 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.
2.4% of Princeton Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Princeton Junction 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plainsboro Township | A+ | 21.7% | 8.3% | 6.1% | ZIP codes |
| West Windsor Township | A+ | 17% | 9% | 5.4% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Princeton Junction adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Princeton Junction
Why doesn’t Princeton Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Princeton Junction.
What hospital is closest to Princeton Junction?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 1.1 miles in a straight line from Princeton Junction’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Princeton Junction?
6 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Henry J. Austin Health Center at All Access Mental Health in Princeton, 0.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Princeton Junction.
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.