Where Sunset Lake residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sunset Lake, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sunset Lake. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sunset Lake
COPD, obesity and heart disease run high in Sunset Lake
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (39%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.5%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Sunset Lake runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sunset Lake
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.7%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Sunset Lake is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Sunset Lake’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Sunset Lake’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sunset Lake adults…
Sunset Lake runs above 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Sunset Lake
No hospital or community health center in Sunset Lake 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 Sunset Lake; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Sunset Lake adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Sunset Lake adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sunset Lake runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Sunset Lake 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.
14.1% of Sunset Lake adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Sunset Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deerfield Township | D | 41.5% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgeton | D− | 47.4% | 15% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Silver Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Hopewell Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
| Laurel Heights | — | — | — | — |
Silver Lake: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Laurel Heights: 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 Sunset Lake adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sunset Lake
Why doesn’t Sunset Lake have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sunset Lake.
What hospital is closest to Sunset Lake?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Sunset Lake’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 Sunset Lake?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Pediatric & Family Medical Professionals in Bridgeton, 1.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sunset Lake.
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.