Where Dorchester residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dorchester, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dorchester. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dorchester
COPD, heart disease and obesity run high in Dorchester
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.8%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.4%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Obesity is also above the state: 37.3%, vs 28.9% across New Jersey. In all, Dorchester runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dorchester is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Dorchester’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Smoking is more common in Dorchester
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.7%), 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 Dorchester’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dorchester adults…
Dorchester runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dorchester
No hospital or community health center in Dorchester 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 Dorchester; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dorchester adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Dorchester adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dorchester runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Dorchester 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.
10.3% of Dorchester adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Dorchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leesburg | — | — | — | — | |
| Commercial Township | D | 40.4% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Leesburg: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dorchester adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dorchester
Why doesn’t Dorchester have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dorchester.
What hospital is closest to Dorchester?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 13.1 miles in a straight line from Dorchester’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 Dorchester?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Millville, 9.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dorchester.
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.