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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Belmar, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Belmar. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Belmar
West Belmar is older than New Jersey, yet healthier on chronic conditions
West Belmar runs below New Jersey on diabetes (8.3% vs 10.9%) and stroke (2.5% vs 3.1%). That’s despite an older population: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit West Belmar doesn’t win on
18.2% of adults binge drink, vs 15.5% across New Jersey, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
West Belmar is an active town
Only 17.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 West Belmar’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Belmar adults…
West Belmar runs below NJ on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
West Belmar is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Belmar as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near West Belmar
No hospital or community health center in West Belmar 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 West Belmar; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Belmar adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How West Belmar adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Belmar does better than New Jersey.
3 in 10 West Belmar 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.
4.4% of West Belmar adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
West Belmar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wall Township | A | 30.1% | 9.5% | 9.2% | ZIP codes |
| Spring Lake Heights | A+ | 28.2% | 9.3% | 8% | CDC place |
| Belmar | A | 31.2% | 9.2% | 9.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Belmar adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in West Belmar
Why doesn’t West Belmar have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Belmar.
What hospital is closest to West Belmar?
Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune, 3.1 miles in a straight line from West Belmar’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 West Belmar?
5 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Asbury Park in Asbury Park, 4.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Belmar.
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.