Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Port Norris residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Port Norris, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Port Norris. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Port Norris
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Port Norris
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.2%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 19 adults have had a stroke (5.3%), vs 3.1% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.6%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Port Norris runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Port Norris
52% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 65.9% across New Jersey. Among those 65 and older, 22.1% have lost all their teeth (New Jersey 9.6%). Port Norris’ county is a federal shortage area for dental care. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Port Norris
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (20.3%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 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 Port Norris’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Port Norris adults…
Port Norris runs above NJ on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Port Norris 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.
5.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Port Norris
No hospital or community health center in Port Norris 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 Port Norris; ≈ 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 Port Norris adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Port Norris runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Port Norris 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.
19.7% of Port Norris adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Port Norris 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Township | D | 40.4% | 14.2% | 18.5% | ZIP codes |
| Maurice River Township | C+ | 37.3% | 11.5% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
| Downe Township | C | 37.1% | 12.4% | 16.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Port Norris adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Port Norris
Why doesn’t Port Norris have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Port Norris.
What hospital is closest to Port Norris?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland in Vineland, 12.6 miles in a straight line from Port Norris’ 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 Port Norris?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Millville, 9.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Port Norris.
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.