Photo: Saucemaster · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Woodlynne is healthier than 7% of graded towns
Woodlynne differs from New Jersey on 24 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 20 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Woodlynne. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woodlynne
Making ends meet is harder in Woodlynne
3 in 10 adults worry about having enough food (29.6%), about twice the New Jersey rate. Housing insecurity (24.5% vs 12.3%) and utility shut-off threats (13.6% vs 7%) are higher too. 19.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Woodlynne
51% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 17.9% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
More Woodlynne adults lack emotional support
3 in 10 adults lack social or emotional support (30.8%), vs 24% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 18.1%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
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 Woodlynne’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Woodlynne’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodlynne is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns, #434 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 68% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 10%).
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). Woodlynne’s median household income is $74,808; among the 10,852 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($56K–$94K), it’s healthier than 29%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Woodlynne compares well: arthritis, 19.7% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 4.2% (U.S. 7.9%); coronary heart disease, 4.9% (U.S. 6.4%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.5% of Woodlynne adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woodlynne adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Woodlynne adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Woodlynne runs above New Jersey.
2 in 5 Woodlynne 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.
Out of every 100 Woodlynne adults…
Woodlynne runs below NJ on 4 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 6% of Woodlynne residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Woodlynne
No hospital or community health center in Woodlynne 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 Woodlynne; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Woodlynne and the towns around it
Woodlynne’s Health Grade ranks 2nd of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlynne | C | 33.6% | 12.9% | 15.6% | CDC place |
| Camden | D− | 40.6% | 18% | 20.7% | CDC place |
| Collingswood | A | 27.8% | 8.9% | 11.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woodlynne adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woodlynne
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woodlynne is better than New Jersey on 4 and worse on 20; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Woodlynne’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woodlynne | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.4%21.1–27.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.8–16.6 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.1%16–20.4 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29–38.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | Worse |
| Diabetes | 12.9%11.3–14.7 | 10.9% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 32.4%29.4–35.5 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35%31.9–38.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 19.7%17.6–22 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 4.2%3.8–4.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.1% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.9%15.1–21.2 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 15.6%13.1–18.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 34.1%29.5–38.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13.2–18.1 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 45.1%40.6–49.9 | 37.5% | 36% | Worse |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 20.9%17.1–25 | 11.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 75%71.6–78.1 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51%47.8–54.3 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.7%82.2–86.7 | 89.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 72.4%69.4–75.3 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54.3%49.8–58.7 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%66–79.2 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.1%13.9–18.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 38.4%34.4–42.6 | 32.4% | 32.5% | Worse |
| Lack social and emotional support | 30.8%27.3–34.7 | 24% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 29.6%25.4–33.9 | 14.3% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 24.5%21.1–28 | 12.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 13.6%11.8–15.6 | 7% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.7%11.9–15.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.5%16.3–23 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 31.6%27.7–35.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.8%11.9–15.7 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.6%14.4–19 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.3%8–10.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.8%4.2–5.5 | 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 Woodlynne
Is Woodlynne a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woodlynne is healthier than 32% of U.S. towns: ≈ C for health, #434 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 29%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woodlynne?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29% and 38.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woodlynne?
Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden, 1.7 miles in a straight line from Woodlynne’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woodlynne have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 20.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 17.1–25%), 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 Woodlynne more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woodlynne.
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.