Where Pomona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pomona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pomona. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pomona
Dental care lags in Pomona
58.8% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 13% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Checkups ↓
Pomona has a community health center but no hospital
Atlanticare Health Services is in town and charges on a sliding scale by income. The nearest ER is Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 9.9 miles away. Getting care ↓
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 Pomona’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pomona adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Pomona
1 community health center in Pomona, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Pomona; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Pomona adults…
Pomona runs above NJ on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
How Pomona adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
1 in 3 Pomona 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.
8.5% of Pomona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Pomona 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 |
| Galloway Township | B+ | 29.2% | 11.4% | 12.3% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Pomona adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pomona
Why doesn’t Pomona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pomona.
What hospital is closest to Pomona?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 9.9 miles in a straight line from Pomona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Pomona?
17 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Atlanticare Health Services-FQHC Galloway in Galloway, 0.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pomona.
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.