Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Waterford Township is healthier than 24% of graded towns
Waterford Township differs from New Jersey on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08004, 08089. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Waterford Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Waterford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 24% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Waterford Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.7%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Waterford Township’s lead shrinks
Waterford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but 39% of the 6,886 towns with similar household incomes ($84K–$140K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Waterford Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.9%), 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 Waterford Township’s likely range; Waterford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08004, 08089, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Waterford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waterford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #358 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 86% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 55%.
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). Waterford Township’s median household income is $111,791; among the 6,886 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($84K–$140K), it’s healthier than 39%, less than its income alone would suggest.
How Waterford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Waterford Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Waterford 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
94 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Waterford Township adults…
Waterford Township runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Waterford Township
No hospital or community health center in Waterford 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 Waterford Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of Waterford Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Waterford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Waterford Township and the towns around it
Waterford Township’s Health Grade ranks 6th of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11% | 13.9% | ZIP codes |
| Shamong Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.7% | 11.1% | ZIP 08088 |
| Atco | — | — | — | — | |
| Medford Township | A+ | 26.7% | 8.6% | 8.2% | ZIP 08055 |
| Evesham Township | A | 27.3% | 8.9% | 9.2% | ZIP 08053 |
| Winslow Township | B+ | 29.8% | 11% | 13% | ZIP codes |
| Berlin | A− | 27.3% | 9.7% | 12.6% | CDC place |
Atco: 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 Waterford Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Waterford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Waterford Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Waterford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Waterford Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.5%15.4–20 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.7%12.1–15.4 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%14.9–18.7 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 29.2%25–33.8 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.6–12.6 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.5%31.4–37.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.3%36–42.7 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.2%23.7–29 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.5%7.7–9.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.2%5.5–6.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.3%5.5–7.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.5%3.2–3.8 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.4%9.3–13.7 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.9%11.9–16.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25%21.7–28.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.4%14.9–20.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 38.8%34.5–43.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.2%7.7–10.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.9%75–80.6 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 62.6%59.6–65.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.7%74.9–80.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.2–70.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.4%70.2–82 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19%16.5–21.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%29.5–37.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.5%20.5–26.7 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.6%11.6–15.8 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.8%10.2–13.5 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8%7.4–10.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%25.1–32 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.7%11–14.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.3%11.7–15.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.2–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.6%6.7–8.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 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 Waterford Township
Is Waterford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Waterford Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #358 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 39%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Waterford Township?
CDC estimates 29.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 25% and 33.8%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Waterford Township?
West Jersey Hospital in Voorhees, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Waterford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Waterford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.9%), 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 Waterford Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Waterford 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. 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.