Photo: Smallbones · Public domainWhere West Cape May residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for West Cape May, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Cape May. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Cape May
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in West Cape May
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (13.2%), vs 7.5% across New Jersey. 3 in 10 adults have arthritis (30.8%), vs 22.2% across New Jersey. Heart disease is also above the state: 7.2%, vs 5.6% across New Jersey. In all, West Cape May runs above New Jersey on five of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 41% of residents are 65 or older (New Jersey 17%), and cancer, arthritis and heart disease are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in West Cape May, and more people treating it
39.2% of adults have high blood pressure (New Jersey 32.8%), but 84.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.2% statewide. Checkups ↓
West Cape May keeps up with checkups
It beats New Jersey on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (83.6% vs 78%) and dentist visits (74% 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 West Cape May’s likely range.
Out of every 100 West Cape May adults…
West Cape May runs below NJ on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
West Cape May is an older town: 41% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across New Jersey. Heart disease, arthritis and cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in West Cape May as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Cape May adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks New Jersey.
Care in and near West Cape May
No hospital or community health center in West Cape May 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 West Cape May; ≈ 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How West Cape May adults are doing
On 3 of 4 measures, West Cape May does better than New Jersey.
1 in 4 West Cape May 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.
3.5% of West Cape May adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.4% across New Jersey.
West Cape May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape May | B+ | 33.4% | 13% | 11% | CDC place |
| Lower Township | B | 34.5% | 12% | 12.9% | ZIP codes |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Cape May adults live with a disability (New Jersey 24.8%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in West Cape May
Why doesn’t West Cape May have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for West Cape May.
What hospital is closest to West Cape May?
Cape Regional Medical Center in Cape May Court House, 12.4 miles in a straight line from West Cape May’s 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 West Cape May?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Completecare Medical & Dental Professionals in Wildwood, 7.3 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Cape May.
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.