Where Burleigh residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Burleigh, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Burleigh. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Burleigh
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Burleigh
1 in 15 adults have COPD (6.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Burleigh runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Burleigh
59.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 12.4% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
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 Burleigh’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Burleigh adults…
Burleigh runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Burleigh adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Burleigh
No hospital or community health center in Burleigh 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 Burleigh; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Burleigh adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Burleigh 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.
8.7% of Burleigh adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Burleigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May Court House | — | — | — | — | |
| Whitesboro | — | — | — | — |
Cape May Court House and Whitesboro: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Burleigh adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Burleigh
Why doesn’t Burleigh have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Burleigh.
What hospital is closest to Burleigh?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 3.6 miles in a straight line from Burleigh’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Burleigh?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 4.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Burleigh.
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.