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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Skillman, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Skillman. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Skillman
Skillman is an active town
Only 15.1% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Few Skillman adults smoke
6% of adults smoke cigarettes, vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Skillman keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (79.7% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.3% vs 89.1%). 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 Skillman’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Skillman adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Skillman adults…
Skillman runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Skillman
No hospital or community health center in Skillman 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 Skillman; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Skillman adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Skillman does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Skillman 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 Skillman adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Skillman and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Skillman adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Skillman
Why doesn’t Skillman have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Skillman.
What hospital is closest to Skillman?
University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.6 miles in a straight line from Skillman’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Skillman?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Plainsboro in Plainsboro, 7.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Skillman.
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.