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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ross Corner, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ross Corner. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ross Corner
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ross Corner
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 28%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Ross Corner runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Ross Corner adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Ross Corner’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ross Corner adults…
Ross Corner runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. 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.
5.3% of Ross Corner adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Ross Corner
No hospital or community health center in Ross Corner 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 Ross Corner; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
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
Keeping up with care
Share of Ross Corner adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Ross Corner adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ross Corner runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Ross Corner 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.
Ross Corner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frankford Township | A− | 26.6% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ross Corner adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ross Corner
Why doesn’t Ross Corner have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ross Corner.
What hospital is closest to Ross Corner?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 5.5 miles in a straight line from Ross Corner’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 Ross Corner?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center - Sussex in Newton, 5.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ross Corner.
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.