Ocean County Health Data
Ocean County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
213
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.4
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 Ocean County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ocean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.3% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 17.3% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ocean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.3% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 23.8% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ocean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.8% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.2% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ocean | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ocean County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ocean County Primary Care Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Ocean County, New Jersey.
Ocean County has 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents. This is lower than the national median of 70 providers per 100,000 and the New Jersey state average. The mental health provider ratio is 213 per 100,000 residents, which is also below the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county's uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.1 years, slightly below the state average of 78.5 years but above the national average of 77 years. About 15.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is just under 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.