Where Sweetwater residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sweetwater, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sweetwater. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sweetwater
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Sweetwater
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9.6%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Sweetwater runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Sweetwater
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.2%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Sweetwater
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.3%), vs 10.9% 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 Sweetwater’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sweetwater adults…
Sweetwater runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Sweetwater adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Sweetwater runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Sweetwater 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Sweetwater
No hospital or community health center in Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater; ≈ 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 Sweetwater adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.5% of Sweetwater adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Sweetwater 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Mullica Township | B | 30.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
Washington Township: 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 Sweetwater adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sweetwater
Why doesn’t Sweetwater have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sweetwater.
What hospital is closest to Sweetwater?
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, 20.5 miles in a straight line from Sweetwater’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 Sweetwater?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Hammonton - Southern Jersey Family Medical in Hammonton, 6.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sweetwater.
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.