Photo: Frederikto · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Washington Township residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Washington Township, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08019, 08215. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Washington Township
COPD, depression and arthritis run high in Washington Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.3%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.4%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 26.9%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Washington Township runs above New Jersey on four of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 33% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Washington Township
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.4%), 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 Washington Township’s likely range; Washington Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08019, 08215, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Washington Township adults…
Washington Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Washington Township is an older town: 33% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Washington Township as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
288 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Care in and near Washington Township
No hospital or community health center in Washington 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 Washington Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Washington Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Washington Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Washington Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Washington 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.9% of Washington Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass River Township | B+ | 30.1% | 11.7% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Mullica Township | B | 30.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% | ZIP codes |
| Sweetwater | — | — | — | — | |
| Egg Harbor City | C+ | 33.7% | 13% | 14.9% | CDC place |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
| Woodland Township | B− | 32.2% | 11.3% | 15.6% | ZIP codes |
| Port Republic | A | 27.5% | 10.2% | 10.7% | CDC place |
| Hammonton | B+ | 30% | 10.9% | 12.5% | CDC place |
Sweetwater: 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 Washington Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Washington Township
Why doesn’t Washington 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 Washington Township.
What hospital is closest to Washington Township?
Southern Ocean Medical Center in Manahawkin, 15.5 miles in a straight line from Washington Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Washington 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.