Where Whitesboro residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Whitesboro, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Whitesboro. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Whitesboro
COPD, obesity and stroke run high in Whitesboro
1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 2 in 5 adults have obesity (38.1%), vs 28.9% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Whitesboro runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Whitesboro
60.5% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 16.8% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Whitesboro
1 in 11 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (9%), vs 7% across New Jersey. No reliable transportation (8.9% vs 7.4%) is higher too. 11.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% 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 Whitesboro’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Whitesboro adults…
Whitesboro runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Whitesboro 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.
11.4% of Whitesboro adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Whitesboro
No hospital or community health center in Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Whitesboro adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Whitesboro 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.
Whitesboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | — | — | — | — | |
| Burleigh | — | — | — | — |
Rio Grande: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Burleigh: 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 Whitesboro adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Whitesboro
Why doesn’t Whitesboro have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Whitesboro.
What hospital is closest to Whitesboro?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 4.4 miles in a straight line from Whitesboro’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Whitesboro?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Whitesboro.
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.