Where Dover Beaches South residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dover Beaches South, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dover Beaches South. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dover Beaches South
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Dover Beaches South
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (13.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.1%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.9%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Dover Beaches South runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 51% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dover Beaches South, and more people treating it
38.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 84.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dover Beaches South keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (82.5% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74.3% 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 Dover Beaches South’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dover Beaches South adults…
Dover Beaches South runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Dover Beaches South is an older town: 51% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, arthritis and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Dover Beaches South as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dover Beaches South adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Dover Beaches South
No hospital or community health center in Dover Beaches South 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 Dover Beaches South; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Dover Beaches South adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Dover Beaches South does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Dover Beaches South 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.
4.1% of Dover Beaches South adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Dover Beaches South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toms River Township | A− | 28.8% | 10.4% | 12.5% | ZIP codes |
| Lavallette | A | 25.1% | 11.1% | 8.1% | CDC place |
| Seaside Heights | C− | 35.3% | 12.8% | 19.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Dover Beaches South adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dover Beaches South
Why doesn’t Dover Beaches South have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dover Beaches South.
What hospital is closest to Dover Beaches South?
Community Medical Center in Toms River, 7.3 miles in a straight line from Dover Beaches South’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 1 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dover Beaches South?
3 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Ohi - Toms River in Toms River, 7.1 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dover Beaches South.
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.