Where Palermo residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Palermo, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Palermo. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Palermo
Cancer and arthritis run high in Palermo
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.6%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (27.7%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Age is part of it: 34% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer and arthritis are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Palermo keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.8% vs 65.9%) and cholesterol checks (92.2% vs 89.1%). Checkups ↓
Palermo is an active town
Only 17.9% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Palermo’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Palermo adults…
Palermo runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Palermo is an older town: 34% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Palermo as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Palermo adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Palermo
No hospital or community health center in Palermo 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 Palermo; ≈ 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).
How Palermo adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Palermo does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Palermo 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.
3.6% of Palermo adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Palermo 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Palermo adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Palermo
Why doesn’t Palermo have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Palermo.
What hospital is closest to Palermo?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Palermo’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 Palermo.
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.