Cape May County Health Data

Cape May County has a health score of 71/100, rated "Average." It ranks #13 out of 21 counties in New Jersey (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Cape May County is 76.6 years. The New Jersey state average is 78.5 years, making Cape May County below the state average.

Cape May County's health score of 71/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Life expectancy is 76.6 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Cape May County include: life expectancy (76.6 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 136:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 71/100 ("Average"), Cape May County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New Jersey. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.6 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Cape May County's health score of 71/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.