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CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Wrightstown, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Wrightstown. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Wrightstown
Making ends meet is harder in Wrightstown
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (20.1%), vs 14.3% across New Jersey. Utility shut-off threats (10.7% vs 7%) and no reliable transportation (11.1% vs 7.4%) are higher too. 13.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.4% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Dental care lags in Wrightstown
56.6% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 14.3% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Wrightstown
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14.6%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. 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 Wrightstown’s likely range.
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 Wrightstown adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Keeping up with care
Share of Wrightstown 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Out of every 100 Wrightstown adults…
Wrightstown runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Wrightstown
No hospital or community health center in Wrightstown 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 Wrightstown; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Wrightstown adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Wrightstown runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Wrightstown 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.
Wrightstown 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hanover Township | B+ | 33.1% | 7.4% | 14.3% | ZIP codes |
| Fort Dix | — | — | — | — | |
| North Hanover Township | B | 31.9% | 11% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| McGuire AFB | — | — | — | — | |
| Springfield Township | A− | 29.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% | ZIP codes |
Fort Dix and McGuire AFB: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Wrightstown adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Wrightstown
Why doesn’t Wrightstown have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Wrightstown.
What hospital is closest to Wrightstown?
Virtua Mount Holly Hospital in Mount Holly, 9.1 miles in a straight line from Wrightstown’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 Wrightstown?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Buttonwood in Pemberton, 4.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Wrightstown.
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.