Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere Tuckahoe residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Tuckahoe, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Tuckahoe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Tuckahoe
Binge drinking is the habit Tuckahoe doesn’t win on
19.2% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Cancer runs high in Tuckahoe
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Tuckahoe is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Tuckahoe’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Tuckahoe adults…
Tuckahoe runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Tuckahoe
No hospital or community health center in Tuckahoe 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 Tuckahoe; ≈ 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 Tuckahoe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Tuckahoe adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Tuckahoe 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.
4.1% of Tuckahoe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Tuckahoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshallville | — | — | — | — |
Marshallville: 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 Tuckahoe adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Tuckahoe
Why doesn’t Tuckahoe have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Tuckahoe.
What hospital is closest to Tuckahoe?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 8.9 miles in a straight line from Tuckahoe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Tuckahoe.
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.