Photo: Smallbones · Public domainAmong U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Woolwich Township is healthier than 24%
Woolwich Township differs from New Jersey on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 6 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 08085. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Woolwich Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Woolwich Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Woolwich Township’s lead shrinks
Woolwich Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, but 24% of the 2,299 towns with similar household incomes ($118K–$197K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Depression runs high in Woolwich Township
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.8%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Conditions ↓
Nearly everyone in Woolwich Township is insured
Only 7.8% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 11.3% across New Jersey. 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 Woolwich Township’s likely range; Woolwich Township’s figures come from ZIP code 08085, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Woolwich Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woolwich Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #273 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 85% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 61%.
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). Woolwich Township’s median household income is $157,778; among the 2,299 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($118K–$197K), it’s healthier than 24%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most New Jersey towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Woolwich Township is healthier than 42% of graded towns, against 81% nationally.
Out of every 100 Woolwich Township adults…
Woolwich Township runs below NJ on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Woolwich Township residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Keeping up with care
Share of Woolwich Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Woolwich Township
No hospital or community health center in Woolwich 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 Woolwich 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.
1.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Woolwich Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Woolwich Township runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Woolwich 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.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.2% of Woolwich Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Woolwich Township and the towns around it
Woolwich Township’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woolwich Township | A− | 31.9% | 9.7% | 12% | ZIP 08085 |
| Oldmans Township | A− | 31% | 9.9% | 12.1% | ZIP codes |
| Pilesgrove Township | A | 29.8% | 9.6% | 11.2% | ZIP 08098 |
| Auburn | — | — | — | — | |
| East Greenwich Township | A | 29% | 8.7% | 9.7% | ZIP codes |
| Logan Township | A− | 32% | 9.7% | 12.2% | ZIP codes |
| South Harrison Township | A | 30% | 9.1% | 10.7% | ZIP codes |
| Harrison Township | A | 29.3% | 8.9% | 10.3% | ZIP codes |
Auburn: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Woolwich Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Woolwich Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Woolwich Township is better than New Jersey on 6 and worse on 1; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Woolwich Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Woolwich Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.8%12.9–16.9 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.6%10.3–13.1 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.4%14.5–18.5 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%26.8–37.4 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.7%8.4–11.1 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 34.8%31.3–38.3 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.8%34.2–41.5 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.6%20–25.3 | 22.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.1%6.4–7.8 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.7%4.2–5.2 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 4.9%4.3–5.5 | 5.1% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–2.9 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.5 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12%10.1–14.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%18.9–25.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%14.5–20.3 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40%34.7–45.6 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.7–9.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.9%73.5–80 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.5%66.4–72.5 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.3%72.2–78.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 64.8%60.3–69.3 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75%67.7–81.4 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%16.1–21.8 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 32.5%28.5–36.9 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.7%19.7–26 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.8%10.2–13.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.6–12.8 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.5%5.7–7.6 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.3%20.3–26.7 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.7%8.5–11.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.3 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.8%4.2–5.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.6–7.1 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.7–3.3 | 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 Woolwich Township
Is Woolwich Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Woolwich Township is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #273 of 468 in New Jersey. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Woolwich Township?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.8% and 37.4%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Woolwich Township?
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, 8.1 miles in a straight line from Woolwich Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
How many people in Woolwich Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.7–9.1%), 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 Woolwich Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Woolwich 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.