Photo: JTFeldmus at English Wikipedia · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Red Bank is healthier than 40% of graded towns
Red Bank differs from New Jersey on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Red Bank. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Red Bank
New Jersey sets a high bar
Red Bank is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 40% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Red Bank scores healthier
All five graded neighbors are ahead of Red Bank’s A−, from Tinton Falls (A) to Little Silver (A+). Around town ↓
Obesity runs high in Red Bank
1 in 3 adults have obesity (33.4%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
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 Red Bank’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Red Bank’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Bank is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #284 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 85% of towns); the weakest is fair or poor health, still better than 67%.
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). Red Bank’s median household income is $97,477; among the 8,938 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($73K–$122K), it’s healthier than 77%, about where its income would put it.
Red Bank and the towns around it
Red Bank’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Bank | A− | 33.4% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Middletown Township | A | 30.1% | 9% | 9.6% | ZIP codes |
| Little Silver | A+ | 27.1% | 7.8% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Fair Haven | A+ | 27.7% | 7% | 6.9% | CDC place |
| Shrewsbury | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Tinton Falls | A | 30.1% | 10.5% | 9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Red Bank adults…
Red Bank runs above NJ on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Red Bank
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Red Bank, 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 Red Bank; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Red Bank adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Red Bank adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Red Bank does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Red Bank 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.
10.1% of Red Bank adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Red Bank adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Red Bank
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Red Bank is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Red Bank’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Red Bank | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.2–19.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.4%29.2–37.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 10.2%8.9–11.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.7–34.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.2%34.2–40.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.9%19.8–24 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.8%7.8–9.8 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.4%6.7–8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5%4.3–5.6 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.7–3.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.7–11.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.7%9–12.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.1%20–26.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.5%14.1–19 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%30.8–39.1 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 14.1%11.6–16.8 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77%74–79.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.2%62.2–68 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.3%86.6–89.8 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.8%73.1–78.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66%62–69.8 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%70.1–81.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.2%12.2–16.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.9%25.6–32.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.3%17.6–23.1 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%12.9–18.1 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.2%11.2–15.4 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7–9.4 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.1%6.9–9.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.1%8.2–12.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%21.7–27.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.8%9.3–12.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12%10.4–13.5 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.6%5–6.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.6–5.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6–7.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.1–3.9 | 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 Red Bank
Is Red Bank a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Red Bank is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #284 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 77%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Red Bank?
CDC estimates 33.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.2% and 37.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Red Bank?
Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, 0.3 miles in a straight line from Red Bank’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Red Bank have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 14.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 11.6–16.8%), 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 Red Bank 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 Red Bank.
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.