Cape May County Health Data
Cape May County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.3 per 100K
Dentists
14.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.8
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 Cape May County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cape May | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.9% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.0% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 19.5% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cape May | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.9% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.4% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cape May | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 65.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cape May | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cape May County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cape May County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Cape May County, New Jersey.
Cape May County has 53 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider ratio is the most distinctive data point for the county. The life expectancy for residents is 76.6 years, which is shorter than the New Jersey state middle of 78.5 years and the national 77-year typical value. The uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is close to the state figure of 7.5% and lower than the 10% national rate. Mental health care is available through 136 providers per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 250. Data also indicates that 15.1% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national figure of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.