Salem County Health Data

Salem County has a health score of 66/100, rated "Average." It ranks #15 out of 21 counties in New Jersey (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Salem County is 73.8 years. The New Jersey state average is 78.5 years, making Salem County below the state average.

Salem County's health score of 66/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Life expectancy is 73.8 years vs. the state average of 78.5 years. The uninsured rate is 6.4% vs. 7.5% statewide.

Key health factors for Salem County include: life expectancy (73.8 years), uninsured rate (6.4%), and primary care physician access (25:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 129:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 66/100 ("Average"), Salem County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in New Jersey. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.8 years. 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Salem County's health score of 66/100 is below the New Jersey average of 76/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.