Monmouth County Health Data
Monmouth County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
371
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.6%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
43.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 109.7 per 100K
Dentists
8.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
26.4
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 Monmouth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monmouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 15.1% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monmouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.8% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monmouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.7% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monmouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monmouth County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Uninsured Rate Reported in Monmouth County
Health data brief for Monmouth County, New Jersey.
Monmouth County's uninsured rate is 6.1%. This figure is lower than the New Jersey state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. The county also shows a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. Access to clinical care includes 110 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. Additionally, the county has 371 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly exceeding the national median of 250. Health status data shows that 12.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.