Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Trenton is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Trenton differs from New Jersey on 25 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 2 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Trenton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Trenton
Dental care lags in Trenton
45.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 24.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Every town around Trenton scores healthier
All six graded neighbors are ahead of Trenton’s D, from Ewing Township (B+) to Lawrence Township (A+). Around town ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Trenton
2 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (38%), more than twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (19.7% vs 7%) and housing insecurity (31.2% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 29.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Trenton adults live with a disability
1 in 3 adults live with a disability (33%, vs 24.8% across New Jersey). The biggest difference is vision loss: 10.1% vs 4.7%. Disability ↓
Trenton is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Trenton is healthier than 13%. Against the 6,653 towns with similar household incomes ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 28%. Health Grade ↓
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 Trenton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
What’s behind Trenton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trenton is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns, #457 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 51% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 4%).
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). Trenton’s median household income is $52,537; among the 6,653 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($39K–$66K), it’s healthier than 28%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Trenton compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Trenton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Trenton and the towns around it
Trenton’s Health Grade ranks 7th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | D | 36.1% | 15.5% | 18% | CDC place |
| Hamilton Township | A | 25% | 9.7% | 10.5% | ZIP codes |
| Ewing Township | B+ | 28.4% | 11.8% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | A+ | 21.1% | 8.8% | 7.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
29.2% of Trenton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Trenton adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Out of every 100 Trenton adults…
Trenton runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Trenton residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Trenton
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Trenton, 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 Trenton; ≈ 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.
6.5 miles of trails across 38 parks and preserves
How Trenton adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Trenton runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Trenton 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.
Every CDC estimate for Trenton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Trenton is better than New Jersey on 2 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Trenton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Trenton | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 30.5%27.6–33.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.7–18.1 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.3%17.3–21.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.1%31.1–41.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 15.5%13.7–17.3 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.7–38.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.7%31.5–37.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 20.1%17.9–22.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.5%9.3–11.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 7%6.3–7.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.4%4.1–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 24.9%21.1–28.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 18%15.9–20.3 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 37.9%33.9–42 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.4%11.2–15.7 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.5%40.5–50.4 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 25%22.5–27.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.6–78.9 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.7%42.3–49 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.2%81.3–85 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.7%69.8–75.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 53.6%48.9–58.1 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.4%65.1–78.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.5%13.3–17.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 37.6%33.4–41.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 32.7%29.1–36.3 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 38%34.5–41.4 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 31.2%28.1–34.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 19.7%17.5–21.9 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 18.3%16.4–20.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 29.2%26.2–32.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33%29.5–36.6 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.8%15–18.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.6%16.8–20.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.3%4.7–5.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 10.1%9.3–10.9 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.8%10.7–13 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6.8%6.3–7.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Trenton
Is Trenton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Trenton is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: D for health, #457 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 28%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Trenton?
CDC estimates 36.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 31.1% and 41.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Trenton?
Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Trenton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Trenton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 25% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 22.5–27.6%), 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 Trenton more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Trenton.
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.