Morris County Health Data
Morris County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.7 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
356
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.0%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.2 per 100K
Dentists
15.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Morris County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 22.6% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 7.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.4% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 15.6% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 8.5% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.1% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.1% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.8% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morris | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.0% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morris 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
Morris County Reports Low Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Morris County, New Jersey.
Only 11.0% of residents in Morris County report being in poor or fair health. This is notably lower than the national average of 17%. The county also shows a life expectancy of 81.7 years, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. For insurance coverage, the uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is below the state average of 7.5% and roughly half the national average of 10%. In terms of clinical care, there are 93 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also high, with 356 providers per 100,000 people compared to the national median of 250. 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.