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, Willingboro Township is healthier than 10% of graded towns
Willingboro Township differs from New Jersey on 21 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 5 better, 16 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08046. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willingboro Township
Making ends meet is harder in Willingboro Township
1 in 8 adults were threatened with a utility shut-off (11.9%), vs 7% across New Jersey. Food insecurity (20.2% vs 14.3%) and housing insecurity (18.4% vs 12.3%) are higher too. 13.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke, diabetes and obesity run high in Willingboro Township
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (14.8%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Obesity is also above the state: 37.3%, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. In all, Willingboro Township runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Every town around Willingboro Township scores healthier
All seven graded neighbors are ahead of Willingboro Township’s C+, from Edgewater Park Township (B) to Moorestown Township (A+). Around town ↓
More high blood pressure in Willingboro Township, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. 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 Willingboro Township’s likely range; Willingboro Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08046, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind Willingboro Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willingboro Township is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns, #421 of 468 in New Jersey. Smoking holds the grade up (fewer adults who smoke than 72% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 17%).
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). Willingboro Township’s median household income is $98,200; among the 8,838 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($74K–$123K), it’s healthier than 20%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Where Willingboro Township compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%); binge drinking, 12.4% (U.S. 15.4%); checkup in the past year, 82.9% (U.S. 77.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.8% of Willingboro Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Out of every 100 Willingboro Township adults…
Willingboro Township runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Willingboro Township and the towns around it
Willingboro Township’s Health Grade ranks 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willingboro Township | C+ | 37.3% | 14.8% | 12.4% | ZIP 08046 |
| Burlington Township | B | 32.6% | 11.9% | 12.6% | ZIP 08016 |
| Westampton Township | A− | 31.2% | 9.8% | 11.3% | ZIP 08060 |
| Moorestown Township | A+ | 26.2% | 9.2% | 8% | ZIP 08057 |
| Delran Township | B+ | 30.6% | 10% | 12.6% | ZIP codes |
| Mount Laurel Township | A | 27.2% | 9.3% | 8.9% | ZIP 08054 |
| Delanco Township | B+ | 31% | 10.1% | 13% | ZIP 08075 |
| Edgewater Park Township | B | 33.9% | 12.2% | 13.2% | ZIP 08010 |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willingboro Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Willingboro Township
1 hospital in Willingboro Township, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Willingboro 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.
2.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Willingboro Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Willingboro Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Willingboro 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willingboro Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willingboro Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willingboro Township is better than New Jersey on 5 and worse on 16; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Willingboro Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willingboro Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.9–23.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.8%12.3–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.3%14.6–18.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.3%32.6–42.1 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 14.8%13.2–16.6 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 42%38.8–45.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.1%36–42.3 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27%24.5–29.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.8%9.6–12 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.4–6.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.7%5.1–6.3 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 4.3%4–4.7 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.8%10.4–15.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.4%10.8–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.1%26.7–33.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 12.4%10.6–14.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 42%37.2–46.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.5%9.1–12 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 82.9%80.4–85.2 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 60.4%57–63.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89.1–91.5 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.8–82.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.2%64.1–72 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.2%74.6–84.8 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 13.5%11.6–15.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33%29.3–36.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29%25.8–32.4 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 20.2%17.9–22.7 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 18.4%16.3–20.7 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 11.9%10.5–13.4 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 11%9.9–12.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.8%12.1–15.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.5–32.8 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.8%13.1–16.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.8%11.5–14.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 6.1%5.6–6.6 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.2%7.4–9.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.7%4.3–5.1 | 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 Willingboro Township
Is Willingboro Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willingboro Township is healthier than 43% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #421 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 20%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willingboro Township?
CDC estimates 37.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 32.6% and 42.1%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willingboro Township?
Virtua Willingboro Hospital in Willingboro, 1.4 miles in a straight line from Willingboro Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Willingboro Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9.1–12%), 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 Willingboro Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willingboro 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.