Photo: PLBechly · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Longport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Longport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Longport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Longport
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Longport
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.4%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 32.2%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Longport runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 50% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Longport, and more people treating it
40.3% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 85.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Longport keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (85.4% vs 78%) and dentist visits (72.2% 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 Longport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Longport adults…
Longport runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Longport is an older town: 50% 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 Longport as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Longport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Longport
No hospital or community health center in Longport 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 Longport; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Longport adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Longport does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Longport 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.
3.5% of Longport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Longport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29% | 11.5% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Ocean City | A | 31.2% | 11.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Longport adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Longport
Why doesn’t Longport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Longport.
What hospital is closest to Longport?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 3.3 miles in a straight line from Longport’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 Longport?
16 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Pleasantville in Pleasantville, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Longport.
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.