Where Strathmere residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Strathmere, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Strathmere. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Strathmere
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Strathmere
1 in 7 adults have had cancer (14.5%), about twice the New Jersey rate. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.9%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, Strathmere runs above New Jersey on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Strathmere, and more people treating it
41.4% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 85.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Strathmere keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (84.3% vs 78%) and dentist visits (75.3% vs 65.9%). 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 Strathmere’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Strathmere adults…
Strathmere runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Strathmere adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near Strathmere
No hospital or community health center in Strathmere 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 Strathmere; ≈ 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.
0.6 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Strathmere adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, Strathmere does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 Strathmere 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.
3.3% of Strathmere adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Strathmere 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Township | B+ | 33.7% | 10.6% | 12.8% | ZIP codes |
| Ocean City | A | 31.2% | 11.1% | 9.5% | CDC place |
| Sea Isle City | A | 30.3% | 11.8% | 8.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Strathmere adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Strathmere
Why doesn’t Strathmere have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Strathmere.
What hospital is closest to Strathmere?
Shore Medical Center in Somers Point, 9.4 miles in a straight line from Strathmere’s 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 Strathmere.
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.