Deerfield Presbyterian Church · Photo: Smallbones · CC0On CDC estimates, Upper Deerfield Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns
Upper Deerfield Township differs from New Jersey on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 23 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08302, 08318. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Deerfield Township
Dental care lags in Upper Deerfield Township
51.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Upper Deerfield Township’s county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Upper Deerfield Township
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (30%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Utility shut-off threats (15.6% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (15.3% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 23.6% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Smoking is more common in Upper Deerfield Township
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19%), 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 Upper Deerfield Township’s likely range; Upper Deerfield Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08302, 08318, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C+.
What’s behind Upper Deerfield Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Deerfield Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns, #460 of 468 in New Jersey. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 28% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 7%).
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). Upper Deerfield Township’s median household income is $82,946; among the 10,537 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$104K), it’s healthier than 2%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Upper Deerfield Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.5% (U.S. 7.9%).
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Deerfield Township 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.
23.6% of Upper Deerfield Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Upper Deerfield Township adults…
Upper Deerfield Township runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Upper Deerfield Township
No hospital or community health center in Upper Deerfield Township 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 Upper Deerfield Township; ≈ 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).
How Upper Deerfield Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upper Deerfield Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Upper Deerfield Township 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.
Upper Deerfield Township and the towns around it
Upper Deerfield Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Deerfield Township | D | 41.5% | 13.6% | 19% | ZIP codes |
| Hopewell Township | D | 42.9% | 14% | 19.7% | ZIP 08302 |
| Silver Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Fairfield Township | D | 42.7% | 13.9% | 19.6% | ZIP codes |
| Bridgeton | D− | 47.4% | 15% | 23.2% | CDC place |
| Sunset Lake | — | — | — | — | |
| Deerfield Township | D | 41.4% | 13.5% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Seeley | — | — | — | — |
Silver Lake and Sunset Lake: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Seeley: 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 Upper Deerfield Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Upper Deerfield Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Upper Deerfield Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 23; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Upper Deerfield Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Upper Deerfield Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.8%24.9–30.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.9–18.7 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.9%16.8–21 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.5%35–48.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 13.6%12–15.4 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 38.6%34.8–42.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38%34.1–42 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.4–26.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.1 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6.1–7.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.7%6.9–8.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.1%3.8–4.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 16.8%13.9–19.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19%16.7–21.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 35.5%31–40 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.5–18.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 44.6%38.5–50.7 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 23.4%21–25.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.2%71.5–78.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.8%48.4–55.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.3%81.3–85.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.8%70.8–76.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 57.7%52.9–62.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.3–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.7%14–19.4 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35.8%31.3–40.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.7–31.9 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30%27.2–32.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.1%21.7–26.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 15.6%13.9–17.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 15.3%13.8–16.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 23.6%21.2–26.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.6–37.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.3%14.4–18.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 17.9%16–19.7 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.7%5.9–7.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 8.9%8.2–9.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11%9.9–12.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 6%5.5–6.6 | 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 Upper Deerfield Township
Is Upper Deerfield Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Upper Deerfield Township is healthier than 10% of U.S. towns: D for health, #460 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 2%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Upper Deerfield Township?
CDC estimates 41.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 35% and 48.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Upper Deerfield Township?
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Elmer, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Upper Deerfield Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Upper Deerfield Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 23.4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 21–25.7%), 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 Upper Deerfield Township 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 Upper Deerfield 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.