Healthcare in West Cape May, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.9%

5.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.1%

7.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

5.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

47.7%

Arthritis

30.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

11.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.1%

Loneliness

24.8%

Lack of Support

17.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.6%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

8.4%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Beebe Medical Center	19.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus	22.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc	31.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Shore Medical Center	31.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

West Cape May has an obesity rate of 30.9%, which is 5.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.