Photo: KForce · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Toms River Township is healthier than 37% of graded towns
Toms River Township differs from New Jersey on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08753, 08755, 08735. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Toms River Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Toms River Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but only 37% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Arthritis and cancer run high in Toms River Township
3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.9%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Toms River Township runs above New Jersey on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Toms River Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills 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 Toms River Township’s likely range; Toms River Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08753, 08755, 08735, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Toms River Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toms River Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #296 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 87% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 59%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Toms River Township’s median household income is $99,547; among the 8,667 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$124K), it’s healthier than 72%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Toms River Township adults…
Toms River Township runs above NJ on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.6% of Toms River Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Toms River Township
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Toms River Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Toms River Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
31 miles of trails across 14 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Toms River Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Toms River Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Toms River Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Toms River Township and the towns around it
Toms River Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Toms River | — | — | — | — | |
| Manchester Township | B− | 28.9% | 14.9% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Lavallette | A | 25.1% | 11.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Dover Beaches South | — | — | — | — | |
| Berkeley Township | B+ | 29.5% | 12.2% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Brick Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.1% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| Island Heights | A | 27.4% | 10% | 10.1% | CDC place |
Toms River and Dover Beaches South: 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 Toms River Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Toms River Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Toms River Township is better than New Jersey on 5 and worse on 3; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Toms River Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Toms River Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16%14.2–18 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.1%11.7–14.6 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%13.2–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.8%25–32.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.4%9.2–11.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.8%30–35.6 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 41.7%38.6–44.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.9%25.5–30.2 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.1%8.2–10.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.5–10.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.6–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6%5.3–6.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.2%7.5–11.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.5%10.9–14.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.3%21.4–27.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15%12.9–17.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.8%31.6–40.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.9–10.5 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.4%74.7–80 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.3%65.4–71.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.3%88–90.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.6–81.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.1%60.9–69.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.4%71.4–82.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.8%13.7–18 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.7%26.3–33.1 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%19.4–24.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.3%9.7–12.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.6%8.4–10.9 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.7%5–6.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.6%5.6–7.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 25.6%22.8–28.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.5%10.2–12.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.9–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.3%3.8–4.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%6.1–7.7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Jersey figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Toms River Township
Is Toms River Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Toms River Township is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #296 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 72%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Toms River Township?
CDC estimates 28.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 32.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Toms River Township?
Community Medical Center in Toms River, 3.4 miles in a straight line from Toms River Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Toms River Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.5%), against 11.3% across New Jersey.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Toms River Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Toms River Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.