Where Newport residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Newport, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Newport. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Newport
COPD, arthritis and heart disease run high in Newport
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.1%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (28.8%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Newport runs above New Jersey on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 42% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and COPD, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Newport is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Newport’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 Newport
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (16.8%), 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 Newport’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Newport adults…
Newport runs above NJ on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Newport is an older town: 42% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Newport as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Newport
No hospital or community health center in Newport 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 Newport; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Newport adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How Newport adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Newport runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Newport 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.
9.3% of Newport adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Newport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downe Township | C | 37.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Lawrence Township | C+ | 37.4% | 11.5% | 15.7% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Newport adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Newport
Why doesn’t Newport have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Newport.
What hospital is closest to Newport?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 12.4 miles in a straight line from Newport’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 Newport.
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.