Where Upper Montclair residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upper Montclair, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Montclair. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair is an active town
Only 14% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
COPD and diabetes are less common in Upper Montclair
Upper Montclair runs below New Jersey on seven chronic conditions, most of all COPD (2.9% vs 5.1%), diabetes (6.4% vs 10.9%) and stroke (1.9% vs 3.1%). Conditions ↓
Upper Montclair keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (77.5% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (91.4% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
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 Montclair’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.9 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Upper Montclair adults…
Upper Montclair runs below NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Montclair adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Upper Montclair
No hospital or community health center in Upper Montclair 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 Montclair; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Upper Montclair adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Upper Montclair does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 Upper Montclair 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.
2.7% of Upper Montclair adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Upper Montclair 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montclair Township | A+ | 23.3% | 7.7% | 7.2% | ZIP codes |
| Cedar Grove Township | A+ | 21.9% | 9% | 8% | ZIP 07009 |
| Montclair State University | — | — | — | — | |
| Clifton | B+ | 28.4% | 11.1% | 10.7% | CDC place |
Montclair State University: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Montclair adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Upper Montclair
Why doesn’t Upper Montclair have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Upper Montclair.
What hospital is closest to Upper Montclair?
Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical in Montclair, 2.2 miles in a straight line from Upper Montclair’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 Upper Montclair?
22 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is North Hudson Community Action Corporation @ Passaic in Passaic, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Montclair.
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.