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.
Maintain your health coverage
If you're among the small uninsured population in Gloucester County, NJ's marketplace offers affordable plans with subsidies based on income. Visit NJ.gov/HealthCoverage or call 1-855-877-NJ-HELP to explore options that work for your family.
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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.