Photo: Mitchazenia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Walpack Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Walpack Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07826, 07881, 07851. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Walpack Township
Cancer, depression and COPD run high in Walpack Township
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.3%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.1%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Walpack Township runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Fewer Walpack Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Walpack Township is insured
Only 7.5% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 Walpack Township’s likely range; Walpack Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07826, 07881, 07851, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Walpack Township adults…
Walpack Township runs above NJ on 5 of 12 conditions. 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.
5.2% of Walpack Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Walpack Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Walpack Township
No hospital or community health center in Walpack 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 Walpack 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
63 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Walpack Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Walpack Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Walpack 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.
Walpack Township 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Township | A− | 27.8% | 10.1% | 12% | ZIP codes |
| Sandyston Township | A− | 26.8% | 10% | 11.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Walpack Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Walpack Township
Why doesn’t Walpack Township have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Walpack Township.
What hospital is closest to Walpack Township?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Walpack Township’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 Walpack Township?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Zufall Health Center - Sussex in Newton, 8.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Walpack 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. 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.