Sussex County Health Data
Sussex County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 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
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
250
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.1%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
37.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.5
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 Sussex County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.5% | 29.6% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 7.6% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.0% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.1% | 11.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.1% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.9% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sussex | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 16.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.4% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sussex 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
Sussex County records lower percentage of residents in poor health
Health data brief for Sussex County, New Jersey.
Approximately 13.1% of Sussex County residents report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. The county's life expectancy is 78.4 years, which is nearly identical to the New Jersey state average of 78.5 years and exceeds the national average of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the uninsured rate is 5.3%, which is lower than the state average of 7.5% and the national rate of 10%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 45 per 100K, lower than the national median of 70 per 100K. Mental health providers are available at a rate of 250 per 100K, matching the national median. 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.