Ventnor City Hall · Photo: Smallbones · CC0Within New Jersey, Ventnor City is healthier than 28% of graded towns
Ventnor City differs from New Jersey on 14 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 7 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ventnor City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ventnor City
New Jersey sets a high bar
Ventnor City is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, but only 28% of the 468 New Jersey towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Cancer, heart disease and COPD run high in Ventnor City
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.5%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. COPD is also above the state: 6.8%, vs 5.1% across New Jersey. In all, Ventnor City runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 32% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, heart disease and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ventnor City, and more people treating it
37% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 81.9% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
Health varies a lot right around Ventnor City
Grades next door run from Margate City (A) to Atlantic City (D). Ventnor City is a B+. Around town ↓
Ventnor City is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Ventnor City is healthier than 72%. Against the 10,416 towns with similar household incomes ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 90%. Health Grade ↓
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 Ventnor City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
What’s behind Ventnor City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ventnor City is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns, #336 of 468 in New Jersey. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 88% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
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). Ventnor City’s median household income is $68,671; among the 10,416 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$86K), it’s healthier than 90%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Out of every 100 Ventnor City adults…
Ventnor City runs above NJ on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Ventnor City is an older town: 32% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Ventnor City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ventnor City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Ventnor City and the towns around it
Ventnor City’s Health Grade ranks 3rd of 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor City | B+ | 28.6% | 12.2% | 11.5% | CDC place |
| Atlantic City | D | 37.9% | 19.5% | 19.9% | CDC place |
| Egg Harbor Township | B+ | 29% | 11.5% | 11.9% | ZIP codes |
| Margate City | A | 25.6% | 10.9% | 8.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Care in and near Ventnor City
No hospital or community health center in Ventnor City 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 Ventnor City; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Ventnor City adults are doing
About the same as New Jersey on each measure.
3 in 10 Ventnor City 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.
7.3% of Ventnor City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Ventnor City adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Ventnor City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Ventnor City is better than New Jersey on 7 and worse on 7; on the rest, the New Jersey figure falls inside Ventnor City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Ventnor City | NJ | U.S. | vs NJ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.7%15.4–20.2 | 17.1% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.5%11.9–15.3 | 12.2% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.8–16.3 | 14.7% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 28.6%23.7–33.6 | 28.9% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37%33.5–40.4 | 32.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 44%40.2–47.8 | 39.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 27.6%24.7–30.6 | 22.2% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.2%8.1–10.3 | 8.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.2%9.3–11.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.5%6.7–8.3 | 5.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 5.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.2 | 3.1% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 9.3%7.4–11.4 | 9.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%9.9–13.5 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.5%21.9–29.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.3%11.9–16.9 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.3%30.4–40.4 | 37.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 9.5%8.1–11.1 | 11.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.2%78.4–83.9 | 78% | 77.4% | Better |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 65.6%62.3–68.8 | 65.9% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 90.3%89–91.6 | 89.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.9%79.3–84.1 | 77.2% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.3%64.7–73.6 | 63.4% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 75.6%68.6–81.6 | 75.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16.4%14–19 | 15.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.2%26.2–34.3 | 32.4% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.8%18.8–24.8 | 24% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 11.9%10.1–13.8 | 14.3% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 9.7%8.3–11.1 | 12.3% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.8%5–6.7 | 7% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.6%5.8–7.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%6.1–8.6 | 8.4% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 27.8%24.3–31.4 | 24.8% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.5%11.7–15.6 | 11.3% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 11.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.6–8.4 | 5.7% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 4.9%4.4–5.5 | 4.7% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.4–8.2 | 6.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.3–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Ventnor City
Is Ventnor City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Ventnor City is healthier than 72% of U.S. towns: B+ for health, #336 of 468 in New Jersey. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 90%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Ventnor City?
CDC estimates 28.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 23.7% and 33.6%, against 28.9% across New Jersey and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Ventnor City?
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus in Atlantic City, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Ventnor City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Ventnor City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 9.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 8.1–11.1%), 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 Ventnor City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ventnor City.
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.