Where Villas residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Villas, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Villas. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Villas
COPD, heart disease and arthritis run high in Villas
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 5.1% across New Jersey. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.6% across New Jersey. Arthritis is also above the state: 29.2%, vs 22.2% across New Jersey. In all, Villas runs above New Jersey on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression is more common in Villas
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (19.8%), vs 15.1% across New Jersey. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 17.2%, vs 14.7% across New Jersey. Mind & connection ↓
Smoking is more common in Villas
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (15.7%), 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 Villas’ likely range.
Out of every 100 Villas adults…
Villas runs above NJ on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
How Villas adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Villas runs above New Jersey.
3 in 10 Villas 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with New Jersey
Share of adults, with the New Jersey figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Villas
No hospital or community health center in Villas 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 Villas; ≈ 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 Villas adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.1% of Villas adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
Villas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Township | B | 34.5% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
| Middle Township | B+ | 34% | 11.3% | 12.4% | ZIP codes |
| North Cape May | — | — | — | — |
North Cape May: a Census-designated place inside a larger town, graded as part of it. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Villas adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Villas
Why doesn’t Villas have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Villas.
What hospital is closest to Villas?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 8.5 miles in a straight line from Villas’ 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 Villas?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 6.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Villas.
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.