Photo: JERRYE AND ROY KLOTZ MD · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Shamong Township is healthier than 40% of graded towns
Shamong Township differs from New Jersey on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 13 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08088. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shamong Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Shamong Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 40% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, arthritis and COPD run high in Shamong Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (29.8%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.4%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Shamong Township runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Shamong Township’s lead shrinks
Shamong Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 47% of the 4,728 towns with similar household incomes ($96K–$160K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
More high blood pressure in Shamong Township, and more people treating it
36.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Shamong Township keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81% vs 78%) and dentist visits (70.6% vs 65.9%). 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 Shamong Township’s likely range; Shamong Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08088, 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 Shamong Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shamong Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #282 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 64%.
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). Shamong Township’s median household income is $128,271; among the 4,728 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($96K–$160K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Shamong Township adults…
Shamong Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shamong Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Shamong Township
No hospital or community health center in Shamong 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 Shamong Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
82 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Shamong Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shamong Township does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Shamong Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
4.9% of Shamong Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Shamong Township and the towns around it
Shamong Township’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamong Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% | ZIP 08088 |
| Waterford Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Tabernacle Township | A− | 29.2% | 10.7% | 11.7% | ZIP codes |
| Medford Township | A+ | 26.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% | ZIP 08055 |
| Hammonton | B+ | 30% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shamong Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shamong Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shamong Township is better than New Jersey on 13 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Shamong Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shamong Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%13.7–17.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.8–15 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.9–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%24.7–33.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.7%9.4–12.3 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%33–39.2 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.6%40.2–47 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.8%27.1–32.7 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.2–10.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.8–11.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.4%5.6–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.8%8.8–13 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.1%9.4–13 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%20.1–26.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.9%13.6–18.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 31.4%27.2–35.6 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.7%5.7–8 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.4–83.4 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.6%67.6–73.5 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.2%90–92.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.5–82.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66.4–74.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.1%70.8–82.5 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.6%14.4–19.1 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 27.2%23.8–30.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 19.9%17.3–22.8 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.3%7–9.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.4%6.3–8.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.6%4–5.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.6–6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.9%4.1–5.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.5%23.4–29.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12%10.4–13.8 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.4–12.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.4–8 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.8–3.5 | 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 Shamong Township
Is Shamong Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shamong Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #282 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shamong Township?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 08088, which Shamong Township shares with Southampton Township) have obesity, likely between 24.7% and 33.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shamong Township?
West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, 11.9 miles in a straight line from Shamong Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shamong Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.7–8%), 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 Shamong Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A. The figures are ZIP code 08088’s, shared with Southampton Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Shamong 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.