Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere Cape May Point residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cape May Point, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cape May Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cape May Point
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Cape May Point
1 in 6 adults have had cancer (16.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.3%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 35.2%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Cape May Point runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cape May Point, and more people treating it
44.1% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 87.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cape May Point keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (86.2% vs 78%) and dentist visits (77.1% vs 65.9%). 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 Cape May Point’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cape May Point adults…
Cape May Point runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cape May Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Cape May Point
No hospital or community health center in Cape May Point 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 Cape May Point; ≈ 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.
1 mile of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Cape May Point adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Cape May Point does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Cape May Point 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.
2.7% of Cape May Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Cape May Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | B | 34.5% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cape May Point adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cape May Point
Why doesn’t Cape May Point have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cape May Point.
What hospital is closest to Cape May Point?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 13.6 miles in a straight line from Cape May Point’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 Cape May Point?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 8.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cape May Point.
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.