Photo: Zeete · CC BY-SA 4.0Within New Jersey, Wharton is healthier than 23% of graded towns
Wharton differs from New Jersey on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 6 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wharton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wharton
New Jersey sets a high bar
Wharton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 23% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Wharton
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.2%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (8.9% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (9.4% vs 7.4%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
Many Wharton adults are uninsured, but health holds up
1 in 6 working-age adults has no health insurance (17.6%, vs 11.3% across New Jersey). Yet the share who say their health is fair or poor, 19.7%, is about level with the state’s 17.1%. Checkups ↓
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 Wharton’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Wharton’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wharton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #360 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 33%).
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). Wharton’s median household income is $85,767; among the 10,331 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($64K–$107K), it’s healthier than 67%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Wharton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wharton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Wharton adults…
Wharton runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wharton
No hospital or community health center in Wharton 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 Wharton; ≈ 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.
4.6 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves
How Wharton adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Wharton 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.
Wharton and the towns around it
Wharton’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton | B+ | 28.5% | 11.4% | 12% | CDC place |
| Mine Hill Township | A | 25% | 9.1% | 9.2% | ZIP 07803 |
| Rockaway Township | A | 25.4% | 9.9% | 9.9% | ZIP codes |
| Dover | B− | 31.1% | 13.2% | 12.4% | CDC place |
| Roxbury Township | A | 24.3% | 9.2% | 9.5% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Hope | — | — | — | — |
Mount Hope: 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 Wharton adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Wharton
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Wharton is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 6; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Wharton’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Wharton | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.7%17.1–22.4 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.7–14.9 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.5%13.8–17.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.5%24.4–32.9 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.4%10–12.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 32%29.1–34.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 38.9%35.8–42.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 20.8%18.7–23 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 8.6%7.7–9.6 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.5%5.9–7.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.5%4.9–6.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.5–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.6%10.2–15.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.1–14 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 28%24.3–31.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.2%14.8–19.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.5%33.3–42.1 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.6%14.3–21.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.9%72.8–78.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 63.1%59.9–66.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.4%85.4–89.3 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.8%72–77.7 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 59.6%55–64.2 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 71.8%64.7–78.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 15.3%13.2–17.5 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 34.1%30.3–38.2 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.4%22.1–28.9 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.2%15–21.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 15.6%13.1–18.2 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.5–13.1 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.7%23.5–30 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.1%10.5–14 | 11.3% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.4%11.7–15.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.8%5.2–6.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.4%6.4–8.4 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.4–4.4 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 Wharton
Is Wharton a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Wharton is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #360 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 67%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Wharton?
CDC estimates 28.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 24.4% and 32.9%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Wharton?
Saint Clare's Hospital/ Denville Campus in Denville, 5.8 miles in a straight line from Wharton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Wharton have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 14.3–21.3%), 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 Wharton 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 Wharton.
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.