Where Rio Grande residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rio Grande, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rio Grande. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rio Grande
COPD, heart disease and cancer run high in Rio Grande
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.7%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Cancer is also above the state: 10.3%, vs 7.5% across New Jersey. In all, Rio Grande runs above New Jersey on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Rio Grande, and more people treating it
38.9% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Rio Grande
1 in 7 adults smoke cigarettes (13.8%), vs 10.9% 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 Rio Grande’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rio Grande adults…
Rio Grande runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rio Grande 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.
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Care in and near Rio Grande
No hospital or community health center in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande; ≈ 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 Rio Grande adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Rio Grande 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.
8.6% of Rio Grande adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Rio Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro | — | — | — | — | |
| Erma | — | — | — | — |
Whitesboro and Erma: Census-designated places inside larger towns, graded as part of them. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rio Grande adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rio Grande
Why doesn’t Rio Grande have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rio Grande.
What hospital is closest to Rio Grande?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 6.1 miles in a straight line from Rio Grande’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 Rio Grande?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 3.8 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rio Grande.
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.