Healthcare in Cape May Point, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.7%
7.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.7%
8.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
51.9%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
10.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.7%
Loneliness
23.5%
Lack of Support
16.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.7 mi
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Regional Medical Center Inc | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Beebe Medical Center | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc | 30.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus | 32.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Cape May Point has an obesity rate of 28.7%, which is 7.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.7%, 8.8pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 86.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.