Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere Dennisville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dennisville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dennisville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dennisville
Depression is more common in Dennisville
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.8%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.1%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Dennisville
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.6%), 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 Dennisville’s likely range.
How Dennisville adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Dennisville runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Dennisville 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Dennisville adults…
Dennisville runs above NJ on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Dennisville is an older town: 25% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. COPD, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dennisville as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Dennisville
No hospital or community health center in Dennisville 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 Dennisville; ≈ 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 Dennisville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.3% of Dennisville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Dennisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbine | D− | 44.2% | 17.8% | 21.9% | CDC place |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dennisville adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dennisville
Why doesn’t Dennisville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dennisville.
What hospital is closest to Dennisville?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 8.0 miles in a straight line from Dennisville’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 Dennisville.
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.