Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Wanaque is healthier than 44% of graded towns
Wanaque differs from New Jersey on 5 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wanaque. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wanaque
New Jersey sets a high bar
Wanaque is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, but only 44% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Wanaque
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (9.7%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Fewer Wanaque adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 10 adults worry about keeping their housing, vs 1 in 8 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 Wanaque’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Wanaque’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wanaque is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns, #261 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 92% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 63%.
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). Wanaque’s median household income is $113,175; among the 6,713 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($85K–$141K), it’s healthier than 70%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Wanaque adults…
Wanaque runs above NJ on 1 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.
6.4% of Wanaque adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Wanaque
No hospital or community health center in Wanaque 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 Wanaque; ≈ 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.
28 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Wanaque adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Wanaque adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Wanaque 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.
Wanaque and the towns around it
Wanaque’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanaque | A− | 26.7% | 10.1% | 10.5% | CDC place |
| Ringwood | A | 26.4% | 8.9% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Bloomingdale | A− | 28% | 9.9% | 11.9% | CDC place |
| Pompton Lakes | A | 27.4% | 9.3% | 10.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wanaque adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wanaque
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wanaque is better than New Jersey on 4 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Wanaque’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wanaque | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.3%14.3–18.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.7%11.3–14.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%13–16.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.7%22.7–31.3 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.1%8.8–11.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32.3%29.3–35.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39%35.7–42.6 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.2%21.8–27.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9%8–10.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.9–10.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%4.9–6.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.2%2.9–3.5 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.7%7–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10.5%8.9–12.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%20.7–27.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.4%14–19.2 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.7%29.6–37.9 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10%8.5–11.7 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%74.2–80.1 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68.1%65.1–71 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.1%88.7–91.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.9%76.1–81.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 65.4%61.3–69.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.2%72–83.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14.1–19 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%30.1–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%19.3–25.3 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.2%10.3–14.2 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.1%8.7–11.8 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.8–6.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.3–6.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.3–7.7 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%23.3–29.9 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 11.9%10.3–13.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.6%10.2–13.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.1%3.7–4.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.4%5.6–7.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Wanaque
Is Wanaque a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wanaque is healthier than 83% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #261 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 70%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wanaque?
CDC estimates 26.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 22.7% and 31.3%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wanaque?
Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Wanaque’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wanaque have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.5–11.7%), 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 Wanaque more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wanaque.
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.