Where Belleplain residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Belleplain, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Belleplain. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Belleplain
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Belleplain
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 9.9%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Belleplain runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 27% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD, heart disease and cancer are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Belleplain
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (15.1%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the New Jersey figure falls outside Belleplain’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Belleplain adults…
Belleplain runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Belleplain is an older town: 27% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Belleplain as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
19 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Care in and near Belleplain
No hospital or community health center in Belleplain itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Belleplain; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Belleplain adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Belleplain adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Belleplain runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Belleplain adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.4% of Belleplain adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Belleplain and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Township | B+ | 33.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Belleplain adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Belleplain
Why doesn’t Belleplain have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Belleplain.
What hospital is closest to Belleplain?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 12.0 miles in a straight line from Belleplain’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Belleplain.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The New Jersey figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.