Photo: Captadam at English Wikipedia · CC BY 2.5Where North Cape May residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for North Cape May, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Cape May. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Cape May
Cancer, COPD and arthritis run high in North Cape May
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have COPD (6.9%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.6%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, North Cape May runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, COPD and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in North Cape May, and more people treating it
37.8% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer North Cape May adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 North Cape May’s likely range.
Out of every 100 North Cape May adults…
North Cape May runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
North Cape May is an older town: 32% 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 North Cape May as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Cape May 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.
5.5% of North Cape May adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near North Cape May
No hospital or community health center in North Cape May 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 North Cape May; ≈ 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.
0.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How North Cape May adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 North Cape May 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.
North Cape May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | B | 34.5% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Villas | — | — | — | — |
Villas: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Cape May adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in North Cape May
Why doesn’t North Cape May have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for North Cape May.
What hospital is closest to North Cape May?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 10.8 miles in a straight line from North Cape May’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 North Cape May?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 7.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Cape May.
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.