Gloucester County Health Data
Gloucester County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
164
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.2 per 100K
Dentists
5.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.8
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 Gloucester County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.1% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.1% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.6% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gloucester | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gloucester County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gloucester County Uninsured Rate Lower Than National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Gloucester County has an uninsured rate of 5.0%, which is lower than the 7.5% state rate and half the national rate of 10%. This insurance coverage figure is the most distinctive metric for the area. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years, which is shorter than the New Jersey state middle of 78.5 years but matches the national average of 77 years. Primary care access consists of 53 providers per 100,000 residents, which is fewer than the national median of 70. For mental health, there are 164 providers per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 250. Data show that 14.5% of people report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national typical value. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Gloucester County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.