Atlantic County
New JerseyFIPS 34001
Pop. 274,5344 HospitalsSVI 0.85RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Atlantic County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.0% | 8.9% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.2% | 30.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 8.7% | 7.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 7.2 | 7.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,072.403 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
203
Primary Care Physicians
73.8 per 100k
535
NPs & PAs
194.4 per 100k
168
Dentists
1,232
Hospital Beds
4.5 per 1,000
$14,378.62
Medicare Per Capita
1916.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Atlantic County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 13.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 31.3% | — | |
| Depression | 16.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.2% | — | |
| COPD | 6.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.6% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.9% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.8% | — | |
| Disability | 29.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.8% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 12.4% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.85
Socioeconomic Status0.77
Household Composition & Disability0.68
Minority Status & Language0.83
Housing Type & Transportation0.90
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Atlantic County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Specialty Hospital of New Jersey | Atlantic City | 30 | |
| Ancora Psych Hosp | Hammonton | 709 | |
| Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus | Atlantic City | 593 | |
| Shore Medical Center | Somers Point | 302 |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Wm B Kessler Memorial Hospital | 2009 | Converted |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.