Where Six Mile Run residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Six Mile Run, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Six Mile Run. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Six Mile Run
COPD and heart disease are less common in Six Mile Run
Six Mile Run runs below New Jersey on six chronic conditions, most of all COPD (3.2% vs 5.1%), heart disease (3.9% vs 5.6%) and cancer (5.7% vs 7.5%). Conditions ↓
Few Six Mile Run adults smoke
7.3% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Fewer Six Mile Run adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 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 Six Mile Run’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Six Mile Run adults…
Six Mile Run runs below NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
25 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.6% of Six Mile Run adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Six Mile Run
No hospital or community health center in Six Mile Run 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 Six Mile Run; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Six Mile Run adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Six Mile Run adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Six Mile Run does better than New Jersey.
1 in 3 Six Mile Run 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.
Six Mile Run 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Park | — | — | — | — | |
| Clyde | — | — | — | — | |
| Middlebush | — | — | — | — | |
| Blackwells Mills | — | — | — | — | |
| Voorhees | — | — | — | — | |
| East Millstone | — | — | — | — | |
| North Brunswick Township | B+ | 31.7% | 11.3% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Franklin Township | A | 26.2% | 10.5% | 7.9% | ZIP codes |
Franklin Park, Middlebush, Blackwells Mills and Voorhees: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Clyde and East Millstone: 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 Six Mile Run adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Six Mile Run
Why doesn’t Six Mile Run have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Six Mile Run.
What hospital is closest to Six Mile Run?
Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Six Mile Run’s 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 Six Mile Run?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Rutgers RWJ Eric B. Chandler Health Center in New Brunswick, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Six Mile Run.
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.