Hudson County
New JerseyFIPS 34017
Pop. 724,8547 HospitalsSVI 0.78RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Hudson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.1% | 8.9% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 30.7% | 30.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 10.4% | 7.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.7 | 7.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,243.804 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
349
Primary Care Physicians
49.5 per 100k
547
NPs & PAs
77.5 per 100k
505
Dentists
1,490
Hospital Beds
2.1 per 1,000
$16,084.53
Medicare Per Capita
2064.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Hudson County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.4% | — | |
| Obesity | 28.1% | — | |
| Depression | 14.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.2% | — | |
| COPD | 4.3% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 10.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.3% | — | |
| Disability | 25.8% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.4% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 15.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.78
Socioeconomic Status0.82
Household Composition & Disability0.18
Minority Status & Language0.97
Housing Type & Transportation0.84
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 Hudson County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 254 | |
| Heights University Hospital | Jersey City | 401 | |
| Hoboken University Hospital | Hoboken | 333 | |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | Secaucus | 84 | |
| Jersey City Medical Center | Jersey City | 255 | |
| Palisades Medical Center | North Bergen | 202 | |
| Secaucus University Hospital | Secaucus | 200 |
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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.