Photo: Adam Moss · CC BY-SA 2.0Where Stirling residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Stirling, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Stirling. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Stirling
Binge drinking is the habit Stirling doesn’t win on
18.4% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Stirling is an active town
Only 17.7% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Stirling keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.9% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (90.8% 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 Stirling’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Stirling adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Stirling adults…
Stirling runs below NJ on 5 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 13% of Stirling residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, stroke and diabetes run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Stirling
No hospital or community health center in Stirling 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 Stirling; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Stirling adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Stirling does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Stirling 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.
4.2% of Stirling adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Stirling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillette | — | — | — | — | |
| Millington | — | — | — | — | |
| Warren Township | A+ | 23.9% | 9.5% | 7.1% | ZIP 07059 |
| Long Hill Township | A+ | 22.5% | 8.6% | 8.2% | ZIP codes |
Gillette and Millington: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Stirling adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Stirling
Why doesn’t Stirling have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Stirling.
What hospital is closest to Stirling?
Overlook Medical Center in Summit, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Stirling’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Stirling?
4 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Neighborhood Health Center Plainfield in Plainfield, 5.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Stirling.
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.