Cumberland County Health Data
Cumberland County, New Jersey
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.2%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.1 per 100K
Dentists
3.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.1
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 Cumberland County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 10.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.1% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.0% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 6.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 16.4% | 16.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 15.7% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.9% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 9.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cumberland | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 43.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cumberland County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Cumberland County Residents Report High Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Cumberland County, New Jersey.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
Page revised
In Cumberland County, 22.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is higher than the national typical value of 17%. This self-reported health status is the most differentiated metric for the county. Life expectancy is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the New Jersey state figure of 78.5 years and the national middle of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 10.3%, higher than both the 7.5% state rate and the 10% national rate. Primary care access is 39 providers per 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 70. Mental health care access follows a similar trend, with 135 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.