Photo: Daniel Case · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Ringwood is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Ringwood differs from New Jersey on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ringwood. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ringwood
New Jersey sets a high bar
Ringwood is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 65% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Ringwood’s lead shrinks
Ringwood is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 64% of the 2,578 towns with similar household incomes ($114K–$191K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Ringwood
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ringwood adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Ringwood is an active town
Only 19.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. The town has 110 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves. 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 Ringwood’s likely range.
What’s behind Ringwood’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ringwood is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #163 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 93% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 84%.
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). Ringwood’s median household income is $152,414; among the 2,578 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($114K–$191K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Ringwood is healthier than 65% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Out of every 100 Ringwood adults…
Ringwood runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
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 Ringwood adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
110 miles of trails across 9 parks and preserves
Care in and near Ringwood
No hospital or community health center in Ringwood 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 Ringwood; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ringwood adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Ringwood adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ringwood does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Ringwood 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.
Ringwood and the towns around it
Ringwood has the best Health Grade of the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood | A | 26.4% | 8.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Wanaque | A− | 26.7% | 10.1% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| West Milford Township | A | 26.4% | 9.2% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Bloomingdale | A− | 28% | 9.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ringwood adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ringwood
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ringwood is better than New Jersey on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Ringwood’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ringwood | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.8%11.9–16.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.5%10.1–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.5–16.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.4%22.2–31.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.9%7.8–10.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%27–33.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.6–41.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20.1–25.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.1–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.3–10.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.3%4.7–6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.8–8.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.5%7.7–11.7 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 19.9%16.9–23.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 18.1%15.4–21.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.5%27.6–35.5 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.1%5.9–8.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.8–79.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.3%72.6–77.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.8%89.5–92.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.5%74.4–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.5%62.2–70.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.9%71.6–83.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.9%14.5–19.7 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%28.5–36.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.5%17.5–23.6 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.3%7.6–11.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%7–9.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.7%3.9–5.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5%4.3–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.7%3.7–5.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%19.8–26.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8.4–11.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.5%9.1–12.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.4%4.8–6.2 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5%4.7–6.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Lower |
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 Ringwood
Is Ringwood a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ringwood is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #163 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ringwood?
CDC estimates 26.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.2% and 31.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ringwood?
Good Samaritan Hospital of Suffern in Suffern, 7.2 miles in a straight line from Ringwood’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ringwood have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.9–8.6%), 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 Ringwood more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ringwood.
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.