Union County Health Data
Union County, New Jersey
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
65/100
Average
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 78.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 7.5%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
255
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 15.0%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.9
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.4% | 29.6% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 14.7% | 16.5% | 24.1% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.3% | 11.5% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 23.8% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.9% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.7% | 65.4% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 75.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 16.0% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.7% | 38.1% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County uninsured rate remains higher than New Jersey average
Health data brief for Union County, New Jersey.
The uninsured rate in Union County is 12.6%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 7.5% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for county residents is 79.3 years, which is higher than both the state average of 78.5 years and the national average of 77 years. About 15.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 62 per 100K, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100K. The mental health provider ratio is 255 per 100K, which is slightly above the national median of 250 per 100K. 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.