Photo: Ton2cats · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, West Deptford Township is healthier than 22% of graded towns
West Deptford Township differs from New Jersey on 9 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08086, 08066, 08096, 08093. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Deptford Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
West Deptford Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, but only 22% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in West Deptford Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.7%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.9%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in West Deptford Township
1 in 8 adults smoke cigarettes (13.1%), 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 West Deptford Township’s likely range; West Deptford Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08086, 08066, 08096, 08093, 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 West Deptford Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Deptford Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns, #366 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is obesity (fewer adults with obesity than 72% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 50%.
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). West Deptford Township’s median household income is $93,895; among the 9,452 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($70K–$117K), it’s healthier than 56%, about where its income would put it.
How West Deptford Township adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, West Deptford Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 West Deptford Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
6.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Deptford Township adults…
West Deptford Township runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near West Deptford Township
No hospital or community health center in West Deptford 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 West Deptford Township; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Deptford 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.
8.7% of West Deptford Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
West Deptford Township and the towns around it
West Deptford Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Deptford Township | B+ | 32.9% | 11.4% | 13.1% | ZIP codes |
| Paulsboro | C+ | 37.3% | 12.3% | 15.2% | CDC place |
| East Greenwich Township | A | 29% | 8.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| National Park | B− | 33.9% | 11.1% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| Mantua Township | A | 29.9% | 9.7% | 10.8% | ZIP codes |
| Woodbury | C+ | 36% | 13% | 15.1% | CDC place |
| Thorofare | — | — | — | — | |
| Mount Royal | — | — | — | — |
Thorofare and Mount Royal: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Deptford Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Deptford Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Deptford Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside West Deptford Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Deptford Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.2%14.9–19.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.9%15–18.8 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32.9%27.6–38.2 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%9.9–12.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.9%35.3–42.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 40.2%36.5–43.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.3%23.5–29.1 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.2%9–11.4 | 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%5.4–6.7 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.2%5.5–7.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.7%8.6–13.1 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.1%11.2–15.2 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 25.6%21.9–29.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.8%13.2–18.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 41%35.6–46.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.7–10.6 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78%74.8–81 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.8%62.5–69.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.4–90.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.1%75.4–80.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.4%62.9–71.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67.7–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%16–21.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 33.6%29.4–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24%20.8–27.5 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.8%11.8–16.1 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.7–14.3 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.3%6.3–8.3 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.4%6.5–8.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 8.7%7.3–10.3 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%24–31 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.7–14.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.3–14.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.2%5.5–7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.6%4.1–5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.5%3.2–3.9 | 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 West Deptford Township
Is West Deptford Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Deptford Township is healthier than 65% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #366 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 56%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Deptford Township?
CDC estimates 32.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 27.6% and 38.2%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Deptford Township?
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, 7.3 miles in a straight line from West Deptford Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Deptford Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.7–10.6%), 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 West Deptford 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 West Deptford 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.