Gloucester County Health Data

Gloucester County, New Jersey

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Gloucester County, New Jersey

Gloucester County exceeds national health

At 77.1 years, Gloucester County's life expectancy surpasses the U.S. average of 76.1 by a year but trails New Jersey's 78.5-year state average by 1.4 years. With 14.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county sits slightly above national but below state wellness benchmarks.

Solid middle-tier health outcomes

Gloucester County ranks solidly in New Jersey's middle tier for life expectancy at 77.1 years, 1.4 years below the state average. Its 14.5% poor/fair health rate reflects balanced economic conditions and reasonable healthcare access across most of the county.

Healthier than southern peers

Gloucester County's 77.1-year life expectancy outpaces Atlantic County (75.7) and Cape May (76.6) but trails Burlington County (78.9) and significantly lags Bergen County (81.9). With 53 primary care providers and 164 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the county faces modest provider density challenges.

Lowest uninsured rate in region

Just 5.0% of Gloucester County residents lack health insurance—tied for the lowest in New Jersey and 2.5 points below the state average. With 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, most residents enjoy consistent access to preventive and routine care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Gloucester County, NJ?
Gloucester County has a health score of 84/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #10 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.
What is the life expectancy in Gloucester County?
Life expectancy in Gloucester County is 77.1 years. The New Jersey state average is 78.5 years, making Gloucester County below the state average.
How does Gloucester County health compare to the New Jersey average?
Gloucester County's health score of 84/100 is above the New Jersey average of 76/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0% vs. 7.5% statewide.
What health factors affect Gloucester County?
Key health factors for Gloucester County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (5.0%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 164:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Gloucester County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 84/100 ("Excellent"), Gloucester County is one of the healthier counties in New Jersey. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Gloucester County healthier than the New Jersey average?
Gloucester County's health score of 84/100 exceeds the New Jersey average of 76/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Gloucester County has better primary care access (53:1 ratio) than the state average (72:1).

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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.