Photo: JILLIEE · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, River Edge is among the healthiest U.S. towns
River Edge beats New Jersey on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for River Edge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Edge
River Edge is an active town
Only 17.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
COPD and stroke are less common in River Edge
River Edge runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.4% vs 5.1%), stroke (2.2% vs 3.1%) and diabetes (8% vs 10.9%). Conditions ↓
Few River Edge adults smoke
6.6% 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 River Edge’s likely range.
What’s behind River Edge’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Edge is among the healthiest U.S. towns, #30 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 93%.
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). River Edge’s median household income is $159,028; among the 2,231 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($119K–$199K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
2.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 River Edge adults…
River Edge runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near River Edge
No hospital or community health center in River Edge 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 River Edge; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Edge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How River Edge adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, River Edge does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 River Edge 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.
3.3% of River Edge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
River Edge and the towns around it
River Edge’s Health Grade ranks 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Edge | A+ | 22.2% | 8% | 6.6% | CDC place |
| Paramus | A | 22.9% | 10.2% | 8% | CDC place |
| New Milford | A | 24.6% | 9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Hackensack | B+ | 30.4% | 11.1% | 10% | CDC place |
| Teaneck Township | A | 27.2% | 10.1% | 8% | ZIP 07666 |
| Oradell | A+ | 22.9% | 7.9% | 6.3% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of River Edge adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for River Edge
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, River Edge is better than New Jersey on 21 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside River Edge’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | River Edge | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11%9.4–12.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.7%7.6–10 | 12.2% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.2%10.8–13.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 22.2%18.9–25.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 8%6.9–9.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 29.2%26.6–31.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.5%37.5–43.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 18.4%16.5–20.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 7.7%6.8–8.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Better |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.5%6.8–8.3 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.4%2.8–4 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.2%2–2.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 3.8%3–4.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 6.6%5.3–8.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 17.2%14.6–20 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.7–18.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.4%32.5–40.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6%4.9–7.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.7–82 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.8%73.2–78.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 92%90.7–93.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.2%73.3–79 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.1%63.1–70.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%72.8–83.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.4%11.6–15.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%28.2–35.4 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.9%20–25.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%5.8–8.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.9%5.7–8.2 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 3.7%3.1–4.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.2%3.6–4.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 3.3%2.6–4.2 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 17.2%14.8–19.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 7.4%6.3–8.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 7.7%6.6–8.9 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.4%3.9–5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.8%2.4–3.1 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.7–2.3 | 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 River Edge
Is River Edge a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, River Edge is among the healthiest U.S. towns: A+ for health, #30 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in River Edge?
CDC estimates 22.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 18.9% and 25.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to River Edge?
Valley Hospital in Paramus, 2.2 miles in a straight line from River Edge’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in River Edge have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.9–7.2%), 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 River Edge more than anything measured there. Even at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade stays A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Edge.
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.