Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, New Jersey
Health Score
35/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
135
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cumberland County, New Jersey
Cumberland County's health crisis deepens
At 73.7 years, Cumberland County's life expectancy is 2.4 years below the U.S. average of 76.1 and a troubling 4.8 years below New Jersey's state average of 78.5—the worst in the state. More than one in five residents (22.2%) report poor or fair health, far exceeding national and state averages.
Worst health outcomes in New Jersey
Cumberland County ranks last among all New Jersey counties for life expectancy at just 73.7 years, dragging the state average with its 4.8-year deficit. Its 22.2% poor/fair health rate—the highest in the state—signals a public health emergency rooted in economic distress and limited healthcare access.
Dramatically worse than all peers
Cumberland County's 73.7-year life expectancy falls far short of all neighboring counties: Atlantic (75.7), Cape May (76.6), and Gloucester (77.1) all outpace it by 2-4 years. With just 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest statewide—and 135 mental health providers per 100K, the county faces severe provider shortages.
1 in 10 lack any health coverage
An estimated 10.3% of Cumberland County residents are uninsured, the highest rate in New Jersey and 2.8 points above the state average, leaving roughly 28,000 people without coverage. Combined with the lowest primary care density in the state (39 per 100K), this creates a double barrier to healthcare access.
Take action for your health today
If you're uninsured in Cumberland County, enrolling in NJ's marketplace is urgent—subsidized plans are available year-round. Call 1-855-877-NJ-HELP or visit NJ.gov/HealthCoverage immediately to secure affordable coverage.
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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.