Allen House · Photo: ClassicLady · CC BY-SA 3.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Shrewsbury is healthier than 42%
Shrewsbury differs from New Jersey on 18 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 16 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Shrewsbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Shrewsbury
Against towns with similar incomes, Shrewsbury’s lead shrinks
Shrewsbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but 42% of the 1,393 towns with similar household incomes ($134K–$224K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
New Jersey sets a high bar
Shrewsbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, but only 66% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer and arthritis run high in Shrewsbury
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.1%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 4 adults have arthritis (27.5%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Shrewsbury 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 (73.6% vs 65.9%). Checkups ↓
Shrewsbury is an active town
Only 18.8% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Shrewsbury’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Shrewsbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shrewsbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns, #160 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 94% of towns); the weakest is diabetes, still better than 84%.
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). Shrewsbury’s median household income is $178,958; among the 1,393 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($134K–$224K), it’s healthier than 42%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Shrewsbury is healthier than 66% of graded towns, against 93% nationally.
Out of every 100 Shrewsbury adults…
Shrewsbury runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Shrewsbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Shrewsbury
No hospital or community health center in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Shrewsbury adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Shrewsbury does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Shrewsbury 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.
4.3% of Shrewsbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Shrewsbury and the towns around it
Shrewsbury’s Health Grade ranks 3rd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury | A | 29.3% | 9.7% | 9.3% | CDC place |
| Eatontown | A− | 32.4% | 10.9% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Oceanport | A+ | 29.6% | 8.9% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Tinton Falls | A | 30.1% | 10.5% | 9% | CDC place |
| Little Silver | A+ | 27.1% | 7.8% | 6.3% | CDC place |
| Red Bank | A− | 33.4% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Shrewsbury adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Shrewsbury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Shrewsbury is better than New Jersey on 16 and worse on 2; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Shrewsbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Shrewsbury | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.5%10.9–16.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.4–13.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13%11.2–15.2 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.3%25–34 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.1–11.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.9%31.6–38.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.6%38.4–44.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.5%24.6–30.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.1%9.9–12.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5%5.5–7.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.4%4.1–7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.7–3.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.6%6.1–9.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.3%6.9–12.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 18.8%15.1–23.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 15.4%13.2–17.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%26.9–34.6 | 37.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.8%4.3–7.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81%78.3–83.4 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.6%71–76.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 91.9%90.4–93.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.9%78.1–83.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%64–71.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.8%73–83.9 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 14.5%12.4–16.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 26.5%23.1–30.5 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Better |
| Lack social and emotional support | 17.3%14.6–20.6 | 24% | 23.6% | Better |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.2%5.4–9.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.5%5.1–8.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.3%3.4–5.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.5%3.6–5.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 4.3%3.1–6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.5%19.7–27.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%8.4–13.4 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 9.7%8–11.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%2.9–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%4.7–7.3 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.2–3.5 | 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 Shrewsbury
Is Shrewsbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Shrewsbury is healthier than 93% of U.S. towns: A for health, #160 of 468 in New Jersey. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Shrewsbury?
CDC estimates 29.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 34%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Shrewsbury?
Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank, 1.9 miles in a straight line from Shrewsbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Shrewsbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–7.9%), 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury.
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.