Hudson County Health Data
Hudson County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.9 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
106
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.4 per 100K
Dentists
5.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Hudson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hudson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.8% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 14.0% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hudson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.4% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hudson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.2% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.9% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.3% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hudson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.5% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hudson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Hudson County Trailing National Median
Health data brief for Hudson County, New Jersey.
Hudson County reports 47 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000 and falls behind the ratios found in many neighboring New Jersey counties. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national median of 250, with 106 providers per 100,000 residents. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy stands at 79.9 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 10.4%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5% and slightly above the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is consistent with the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.