Where Short Hills residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Short Hills, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Short Hills. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Short Hills
COPD and stroke are less common in Short Hills
Short Hills runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.8% vs 5.1%), stroke (1.9% vs 3.1%) and obesity (17.8% vs 28.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Short Hills is an active town
Only 15.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Few Short Hills adults smoke
5.5% 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 Short Hills’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Short Hills adults…
Short Hills runs below NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Short Hills residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
4.9 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Short Hills
No hospital or community health center in Short Hills 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 Short Hills; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Short Hills adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Short Hills adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Short Hills does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Short Hills 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.
2.3% of Short Hills adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Short Hills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millburn Township | A+ | 17.9% | 7.3% | 5.6% | ZIP codes |
| Summit | A+ | 24.1% | 8.1% | 7.7% | CDC place |
| Livingston Township | A+ | 18.8% | 8.4% | 6.5% | ZIP 07039 |
| Springfield Township | A+ | 24.7% | 8.9% | 8.3% | ZIP 07081 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Short Hills adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Short Hills
Why doesn’t Short Hills have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Short Hills.
What hospital is closest to Short Hills?
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Short Hills’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Short Hills?
18 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Irvington Community Health Center in Irvington, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Short Hills.
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.