Passaic County Health Data
Passaic County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.3%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
180
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Passaic County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Passaic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 29.5% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 15.8% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Passaic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.5% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 6.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Passaic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.2% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 8.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Passaic | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 16.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.5% | 38.1% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Passaic 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
Passaic County Health Status Indicators Differ from State Norms
Health data brief for Passaic County, New Jersey.
In Passaic County, 21.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This is higher than the national average of 17% and the New Jersey state average. The uninsured rate is 12.3%, which is higher than the state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Primary care provider availability is 52 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. There are 180 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is also lower than the national median of 250. The county's life expectancy is 78.4 years, which is nearly equal to the state average of 78.5 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. 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.