Photo: Smallbones · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Woodbine is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Woodbine differs from New Jersey on 26 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 25 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodbine. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodbine
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Woodbine
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.1%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 18 adults have had a stroke (5.6%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Woodbine runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Woodbine
45.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 29.3% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Woodbine
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (21.9%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Habits ↓
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 Woodbine’s likely range.
What’s behind Woodbine’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodbine is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns. All seven of Woodbine’s estimates fall in the lowest 13% of U.S. towns. The furthest from typical is physical distress: 19.6% of adults, against 12.2% across New Jersey and 13% nationally.
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). Woodbine’s median household income is $46,078; among the 4,375 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($35K–$58K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Woodbine compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Woodbine adults…
Woodbine runs above NJ on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodbine adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Woodbine
No hospital or community health center in Woodbine 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 Woodbine; ≈ 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).
How Woodbine adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Woodbine runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Woodbine 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.
24% of Woodbine adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Woodbine 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine | D− | 44.2% | 17.8% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Dennisville | — | — | — | — |
Dennisville: 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 Woodbine adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodbine
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodbine is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 25; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Woodbine’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodbine | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 31.1%27.2–35 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.1–22 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 19.6%17.4–21.9 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 44.2%37.1–51.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 17.8%15.5–20.1 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.9%39.8–47.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44.8%40.5–49 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 29.8%26.5–33 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.7–12.4 | 8.9% | 9.9% | Worse |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.6%6.8–8.4 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.1%9.6–12.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 5.6%5.1–6.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 29.3%24.6–34.3 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 21.9%18.6–25.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 36.7%31.4–41.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.8–17.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 39.9%33.6–46.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 18.2%15.3–21.3 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.3–81 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 45.6%41.7–49.7 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.3%83.4–87.2 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.4–82.4 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 58.6%53.2–63.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 65.6%56.9–74.1 | 75.7% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.1%16.1–22.2 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.7%27.8–37.7 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 28.2%24.2–32.3 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 30.1%25.7–34.6 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 22.2%19.2–25.3 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 14.7%12.8–16.8 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 14.6%12.7–16.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 24%20.2–27.9 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 38.5%33.5–43.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 21.6%18.7–24.5 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 18.7%16.4–21.1 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.6%7.5–9.7 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 9.7%8.7–10.8 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 12.6%11.1–14.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 7.5%6.6–8.4 | 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 Woodbine
Is Woodbine a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodbine is healthier than 3% of U.S. towns: D− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodbine?
CDC estimates 44.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 37.1% and 51.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodbine?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Woodbine’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodbine have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 18.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 15.3–21.3%), 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 Woodbine more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to C−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodbine.
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.