Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWithin New Jersey, Dennis Township is healthier than 19% of graded towns
Dennis Township differs from New Jersey on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 9 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 08270, 08210, 08230. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dennis Township
New Jersey sets a high bar
Dennis Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but only 19% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
COPD, cancer and depression run high in Dennis Township
1 in 14 adults have COPD (7.1%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.3%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Depression is also above the state: 18.7%, vs 15.1% across New Jersey. In all, Dennis Township runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Dennis Township’s lead shrinks
Dennis Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, but 38% of the 7,796 towns with similar household incomes ($79K–$132K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Smoking is more common in Dennis Township
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (14%), vs 10.9% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Health varies a lot right around Dennis Township
Grades next door run from Sea Isle City (A) to Woodbine (D−). Dennis Township is a B. Around town ↓
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 Dennis Township’s likely range; Dennis Township’s figures come from ZIP codes 08270, 08210, 08230, which may reach past town lines; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Dennis Township’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dennis Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns, #378 of 468 in New Jersey. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is mental distress (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 65% of towns); the weakest is physical distress, still better than 51%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Dennis Township’s median household income is $105,506; among the 7,796 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($79K–$132K), it’s healthier than 38%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Dennis Township adults…
Dennis Township runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
50 miles of trails across 10 parks and preserves
Dennis Township and the towns around it
Dennis Township’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 6 graded towns around it.
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 |
| Middle Township | B+ | 34% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Upper Township | B+ | 33.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| South Dennis | — | — | — | — | |
| Sea Isle City | A | 30.3% | 11.8% | 8.7% | CDC place |
| Belleplain | — | — | — | — | |
| Ocean View | — | — | — | — |
South Dennis: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Belleplain and Ocean View: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Dennis Township
No hospital or community health center in Dennis Township 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 Dennis Township; ≈ 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 Dennis Township adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Dennis Township adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dennis Township runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Dennis Township adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.2% of Dennis Township adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dennis Township adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Dennis Township
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Dennis Township is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 9; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Dennis Township’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Dennis Township | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.3%16.1–20.6 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.1%12.4–15.8 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.2%14.4–18.1 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35%28.8–41.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.3%9.9–12.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.1%32.4–39.9 | 32.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43%38.9–47.1 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 26.9%23.8–29.9 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.3%8.5–10.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.1%6.3–8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.4–4 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.3%10.1–14.8 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14%12–16.1 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 23.8%20.2–27.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17%14.2–20 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 33.5%28–39.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.3%7.9–10.7 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%75.3–81.7 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.7%61.3–67.9 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.6–90.4 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.5–81.8 | 77.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.7–71.9 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.9%65.3–79.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.7%15.9–21.6 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%25.1–33.8 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.6%19.5–26 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 13.5%11.6–15.5 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 11.1%9.6–12.6 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 6.9%6–7.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.3%6.4–8.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.2%7.9–10.8 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.5%23.9–31 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.7–15.2 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.9%11.4–14.4 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.8%6–7.6 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.5–5.4 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.7%6.9–8.6 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Jersey figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Dennis Township
Is Dennis Township a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Dennis Township is healthier than 62% of U.S. towns: ≈ B for health, #378 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 38%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Dennis Township?
CDC estimates 35% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 41.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Dennis Township?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Dennis Township’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Dennis Township have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 7.9–10.7%), against 11.3% across New Jersey.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Dennis Township more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dennis Township.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.