Photo: Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page, my Commons user talk page, or my English Wikipedia user talk page; I'll know about it a lot faster) · CC BY-SA 3.0Within New Jersey, Somers Point is healthier than 14% of graded towns
Somers Point differs from New Jersey on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 13 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Somers Point. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Somers Point
New Jersey sets a high bar
Somers Point is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, but only 14% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Somers Point scores healthier
All four graded neighbors are ahead of Somers Point’s B−, from Upper Township (B+) to Linwood (A). Around town ↓
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Somers Point
1 in 13 adults have COPD (7.6%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 14 adults have heart disease (7.2%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Stroke is also above the state: 3.9%, vs 3.1% across New Jersey. In all, Somers Point runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Somers Point
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (18.2%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.7%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
More high blood pressure in Somers Point, and more people treating it
36.6% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 80.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Somers Point’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
What’s behind Somers Point’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somers Point is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns, #404 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 79% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 38%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Somers Point’s median household income is $71,062; among the 10,596 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 66%, about where its income would put it.
Somers Point and the towns around it
Somers Point’s Health Grade ranks 5th of 5 graded towns around it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somers Point | B− | 31.3% | 12.3% | 14.2% | CDC place |
| Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29% | 11.5% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Linwood | A | 25.7% | 9.5% | 9.1% | CDC place |
| Upper Township | B+ | 33.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ocean City | A | 31.2% | 11.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Somers Point adults…
Somers Point runs above NJ on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Somers Point adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Somers Point runs above New Jersey.
1 in 3 Somers Point 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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Somers Point adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Somers Point
1 hospital in Somers Point, 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 Somers Point; ≈ 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.
5.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.7% of Somers Point adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Somers Point adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Somers Point
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Somers Point is better than New Jersey on 1 and worse on 13; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Somers Point’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Somers Point | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 19.8%17.4–22.5 | 17.1% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%12.9–16.4 | 12.2% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.7%15–18.6 | 14.7% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.3%26.2–36.5 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.3%10.8–14 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 36.6%33.1–40.1 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 42.5%38.7–46.2 | 39.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.1%24.2–30 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10%8.9–11.2 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.2–10 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.2%6.5–8.1 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 7.6%6.6–8.7 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 13%10.6–15.6 | 9.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 14.2%12.2–16.6 | 10.9% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 27.3%23.6–31.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 15.1%12.6–17.8 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 37.1%32.1–42.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 10.6%9–12.4 | 11.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80%76.9–82.8 | 78% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.9%58.4–65.2 | 65.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88.7%87.2–90.1 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.1%77.4–82.6 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.6%62.1–71 | 63.4% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 72.1%64.7–78.7 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.2%15.6–20.9 | 15.1% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 31.9%27.8–36 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 23%19.9–26.2 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.4%13–17.8 | 14.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 12.4%10.7–14.2 | 12.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.8%6.7–8.9 | 7% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.4%7.3–9.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.7%8.9–12.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.4%25.9–33.2 | 24.8% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 14.3%12.4–16.3 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13.8%12.2–15.6 | 11.5% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.2–7.9 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.6%5–6.2 | 4.7% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 8.4%7.5–9.5 | 6.6% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.8–4.8 | 3.3% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the New Jersey figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Somers Point
Is Somers Point a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Somers Point is healthier than 53% of U.S. towns: ≈ B− for health, #404 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 66%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Somers Point?
CDC estimates 31.3% of adults have obesity, likely between 26.2% and 36.5%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Somers Point?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 1.0 miles in a straight line from Somers Point’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Somers Point have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 10.6% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 9–12.4%), against 11.3% across New Jersey.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Somers Point more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Somers Point.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.