Photo: Dough4872 · Public domainWhere South Dennis residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for South Dennis, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for South Dennis. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in South Dennis
Depression and cancer run high in South Dennis
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.2%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults have had cancer (9.4%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. Age is part of it: 30% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
South Dennis is an active town
Only 19.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across New Jersey. Habits ↓
Fewer South Dennis adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below New Jersey. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 7 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 South Dennis’ likely range.
Out of every 100 South Dennis adults…
South Dennis runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 2. Tap one to see it as people.
South Dennis is an older town: 30% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in South Dennis as about how healthy they are.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 4 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.
5.3% of South Dennis adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Care in and near South Dennis
No hospital or community health center in South Dennis 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 South Dennis; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of South Dennis adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
How South Dennis adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, South Dennis runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 South Dennis 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.
South Dennis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle Township | B+ | 34% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| Dennis Township | B | 35% | 11.3% | 14% | ZIP codes |
| South Seaville | — | — | — | — |
South Seaville: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of South Dennis adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in South Dennis
Why doesn’t South Dennis have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for South Dennis.
What hospital is closest to South Dennis?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 5.5 miles in a straight line from South Dennis’ 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 South Dennis.
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.