Salem County Health Data
Salem County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
25
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
129
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.6 per 100K
Dentists
7.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
3.1
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 Salem County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Salem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.2% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.4% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Salem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 11.5% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Salem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.0% | 65.4% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Salem | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 16.0% | 18.6% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 42.0% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Salem County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Salem County primary care provider ratio trails national median
Health data brief for Salem County, New Jersey.
There are 25 primary care providers per 100K residents in Salem County, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100K. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, sitting below the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.1% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 129 per 100K, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100K. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 6.4%, lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. 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.