Camden County Health Data
Camden County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
99
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
402
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 98.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.5
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Camden County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.6% | 29.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 18.0% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.1% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.6% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Camden | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.8% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Camden County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Camden County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Typical Values
Health data brief for Camden County, New Jersey.
In Camden County, there are 402 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This clinician ratio represents the most distinctive difference from national metrics in the area. Other data indicates that residents have a life expectancy of 76.2 years, which is shorter than the New Jersey state middle of 78.5 years and the national typical value of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, higher than the state figure of 7.5% but lower than the 10% national rate. Primary care availability is 99 providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Additionally, 16.2% of people report being in poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.