Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli from Pennsylvania, USA · CC BY 2.0On CDC estimates, Sandyston Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns
Sandyston Township differs from New Jersey on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 5 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07826, 07827, 07851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandyston Township
Cancer, depression and COPD run high in Sandyston Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.4%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Sandyston Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Sandyston Township 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 ↓
Nearly everyone in Sandyston Township is insured
Only 7.6% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. Checkups ↓
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 Sandyston Township’s likely range; Sandyston Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07826, 07827, 07851, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Sandyston Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandyston Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 75%.
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). Sandyston Township’s median household income is $104,219; among the 7,955 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($78K–$130K), it’s healthier than 79%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Sandyston Township adults…
Sandyston Township runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. 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.
5.4% of Sandyston Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Sandyston Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Sandyston Township
No hospital or community health center in Sandyston Township 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 Sandyston Township; ≈ 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.
62 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Sandyston Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Sandyston Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Sandyston Township 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.
Sandyston Township and the towns around it
Sandyston Township has the best Health Grade of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandyston Township | A− | 26.8% | 10% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Montague Township | A− | 27.6% | 10% | 12.1% | ZIP 07827 |
| Frankford Township | A− | 26.6% | 10.1% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
| Walpack Township | — | — | — | — |
Walpack Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sandyston Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Sandyston Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Sandyston Township is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 5; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Sandyston Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Sandyston Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.5%13.1–18 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.5%10.9–14.2 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.9%13–16.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.8%21.4–32.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10%8.5–11.5 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.4%31.6–39.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.4%37.2–45.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.3–29.5 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.5–10.9 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9.1–11.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.7–7.4 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.1%5.2–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.8–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.5%5.9–9.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.8–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 21.7%18–25.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.3%13.5–19.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.2%29.7–41.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.6%6.2–9.2 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.8–82.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.4%67.2–73.6 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.7–91.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.3%75.2–81.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.6%62.6–72.4 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.6%69.2–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.4%15.6–21.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.4%26.9–36.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.7%17.5–24.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.4–11.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.3%6.9–9.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.9%4.1–5.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.2–6.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.2%20.7–28.1 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.1%9.4–12.9 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.7–7.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.3–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.2%5.4–7.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.6–3.4 | 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 Sandyston Township
Is Sandyston Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Sandyston Township is healthier than 85% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 79%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Sandyston Township?
CDC estimates 26.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.4% and 32.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Sandyston Township?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 11.2 miles in a straight line from Sandyston Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Sandyston Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.2%), 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 Sandyston Township 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 Sandyston Township.
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.