Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Ringoes residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ringoes, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ringoes. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ringoes
Cancer and arthritis run high in Ringoes
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (25.6%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Ringoes keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (75.8% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.5% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Ringoes is an active town
Only 18.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Ringoes’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Ringoes adults…
Ringoes runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ringoes 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Ringoes
No hospital or community health center in Ringoes 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 Ringoes; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Ringoes adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ringoes does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Ringoes 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.
3.6% of Ringoes adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Ringoes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Amwell Township | A+ | 25% | 8.8% | 8.4% | ZIP codes |
| Raritan Township | A | 26.1% | 8.9% | 8.8% | ZIP codes |
| West Amwell Township | A | 26.6% | 9.4% | 8.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ringoes adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ringoes
Why doesn’t Ringoes have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ringoes.
What hospital is closest to Ringoes?
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell in Pennington, 8.2 miles in a straight line from Ringoes’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ringoes?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Healthy Smile Center - Flemington in Flemington, 8.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ringoes.
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.