Where Upper Pohatcong residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Upper Pohatcong, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Upper Pohatcong. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Upper Pohatcong
Cancer and depression run high in Upper Pohatcong
1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.5%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.6%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. In all, Upper Pohatcong runs above New Jersey on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Upper Pohatcong adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around 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 Upper Pohatcong’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Upper Pohatcong adults…
Upper Pohatcong runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. 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.
6.2% of Upper Pohatcong adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Upper Pohatcong
No hospital or community health center in Upper Pohatcong 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 Pohatcong; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Upper Pohatcong adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Upper Pohatcong adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Upper Pohatcong runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Upper Pohatcong 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 Pohatcong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha | B | 33.1% | 10% | 13.8% | CDC place |
| Pohatcong Township | B+ | 33.2% | 10.3% | 13.2% | ZIP codes |
| Phillipsburg | C | 37.1% | 11.5% | 16.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Upper Pohatcong adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Upper Pohatcong
Why doesn’t Upper Pohatcong 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 Pohatcong.
What hospital is closest to Upper Pohatcong?
St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Upper Pohatcong’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Upper Pohatcong?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Star Community Health-Coventry in Phillipsburg, 1.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Upper Pohatcong.
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.