Photo: Nicholas · CC BY 2.0Within New Jersey, White Township is healthier than 23% of graded towns
White Township differs from New Jersey on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 07823, 07832, 07863, 07882. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in White Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
White Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 23% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in White Township
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.2%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 30.9%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, White Township runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 37% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in White Township, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 82.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer White Township adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 9 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 White Township’s likely range; White Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 07823, 07832, 07863, 07882, 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 White Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, #359 of 468 in New Jersey. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 77% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 42%).
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). White Township’s median household income is $75,726; among the 10,849 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($57K–$95K), it’s healthier than 78%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 White Township adults…
White Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
White Township is an older town: 37% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in White Township as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of White 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.
6.4% of White Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near White Township
No hospital or community health center in White 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 White 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
How White Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, White Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 White 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.
White Township and the towns around it
White Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Township | B+ | 32% | 11.1% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Belvidere | B+ | 32.8% | 9.3% | 13.4% | CDC place |
| Oxford Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.6% | 12.5% | ZIP 07863 |
| Brookfield | — | — | — | — | |
| Buttzville | — | — | — | — | |
| Harmony Township | B | 34.2% | 10.6% | 13.7% | ZIP codes |
| Knowlton Township | A− | 31.2% | 9.6% | 11.6% | ZIP codes |
| Hope Township | A− | 30.8% | 9.5% | 11% | ZIP codes |
Brookfield and Buttzville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of White Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for White Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, White Township is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 8; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside White Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | White Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18%15.4–20.8 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.3–16 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.3%13.4–17.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 32%26–38.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.1%9.5–12.8 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 38.2%34.1–42.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.2–46.9 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 30.9%27.6–34.4 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 11.4%10.3–12.7 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.6%6.8–8.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.2%6.2–8.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.9%7.1–10.9 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.3–14.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 26.8%22.4–31.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.9%12.3–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.1%30.3–42.2 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.3%6.8–9.9 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.3%76–82.4 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 67.8%64.3–71.1 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%88.9–91.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 82.2%79.4–84.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.4%64.6–73.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.3%68.7–82.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.1%15.3–21.3 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.4%27.7–37.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.2%18.9–25.7 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 10.7%8.9–12.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.9%7.5–10.4 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.5–6.2 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6%5.2–6.9 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%5.2–7.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.5%24.5–32.5 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14%11.9–16.1 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.1%10.5–13.8 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8%7–9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.5%4.1–5.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.6–8.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| 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 White Township
Is White Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, White Township is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #359 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 78%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in White Township?
CDC estimates 32% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 38.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to White Township?
St. Luke's Warren Hospital in Phillipsburg, 11.4 miles in a straight line from White Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
How many people in White Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.9%), 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 White 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 White 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.