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, Westampton Township is healthier than 39% of graded towns
Westampton Township beats New Jersey on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08060. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Westampton Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Westampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but only 39% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Westampton Township’s lead shrinks
Westampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, but 48% of the 4,919 towns with similar household incomes ($95K–$158K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
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 Westampton Township’s likely range; Westampton Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08060, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Westampton Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns, #286 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 83% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 65%.
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). Westampton Township’s median household income is $126,312; among the 4,919 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($95K–$158K), it’s healthier than 48%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Westampton Township adults…
Westampton Township runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Westampton Township
No hospital or community health center in Westampton 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 Westampton Township; ≈ 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.
10 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Westampton Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Westampton Township adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Westampton 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.
7.6% of Westampton Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Westampton Township and the towns around it
Westampton Township’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westampton Township · Mount Holly Township · Eastampton Township | A− | 31.2% | 9.8% | 11.3% | ZIP 08060 |
| Hainesport Township | A | 27.7% | 9.5% | 9.6% | ZIP 08036 |
| Burlington Township | B | 32.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% | ZIP 08016 |
| Willingboro Township | C+ | 37.3% | 14.8% | 12.4% | ZIP 08046 |
| Mount Laurel Township | A | 27.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% | ZIP 08054 |
Westampton Township, Mount Holly Township and Eastampton Township share one ZIP estimate, so they share a row. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Westampton Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Westampton Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Westampton Township is better than New Jersey on 3 and worse on 0; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Westampton Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Westampton Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.8%14–17.7 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.1%10.8–13.5 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.5–17.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.2%27–35.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.8%29–34.7 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.6%34.6–40.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.9%20.7–25.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.6–10.8 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.8%6.2–7.5 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.3–5.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.7%4.2–5.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.8%2.6–3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.8%7.1–10.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.3%9.8–12.9 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.4%20.4–26.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 16.8%14.4–19.4 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%31.5–40.5 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9%7.8–10.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.7%75.8–81.3 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 66.8%63.5–69.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.9%87.5–90.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.9%72–77.5 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.3–70.5 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 77.7%71.5–83 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.2%14–18.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%26.8–34 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23.7%20.9–26.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 12.7%11–14.5 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.6%6.7–8.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%6.5–8.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.4%21.6–27.3 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.8–11.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.3–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 4%3.7–4.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.7–7 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.8–3.3 | 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 Westampton Township
Is Westampton Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Westampton Township is healthier than 80% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #286 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 48%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Westampton Township?
CDC estimates 31.2% of adults (the figure for ZIP code 08060, which Westampton Township shares with Mount Holly Township and Eastampton Township) have obesity, likely between 27% and 35.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Westampton Township?
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in Mount Holly, 2.5 miles in a straight line from Westampton Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Westampton Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.8–10.3%), 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 Westampton Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A. The figures are ZIP code 08060’s, shared with Mount Holly Township and Eastampton Township.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Westampton 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.