Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere Ocean View residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ocean View, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ocean View. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ocean View
Cancer, heart disease and arthritis run high in Ocean View
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.3%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.9%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Ocean View runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ocean View, and more people treating it
38.5% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 83% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Ocean View adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 12 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 Ocean View’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ocean View adults…
Ocean View runs above NJ on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ocean View 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.
4.6% of Ocean View adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near Ocean View
No hospital or community health center in Ocean View 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 Ocean View; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Ocean View adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Ocean View 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.
Ocean View 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Township | B+ | 33.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| Seaville | — | — | — | — | |
| South Seaville | — | — | — | — |
Seaville: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. South Seaville: 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 Ocean View adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ocean View
Why doesn’t Ocean View have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ocean View.
What hospital is closest to Ocean View?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 8.4 miles in a straight line from Ocean View’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 Ocean View.
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.