Healthcare in Ocean City, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.7%
6.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
47.2%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.7%
Loneliness
25.7%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.2%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Shore Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shore Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Regional Medical Center Inc | 15.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Ancora Psych Hosp | 26.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Ocean City has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.7%, 6.8pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.