Morris County
New JerseyFIPS 34027
Pop. 509,2856 HospitalsSVI 0.17RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Morris County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 7.3% | 8.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 25.9% | 30.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.3% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 9.3 | 7.2 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,240.088 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
485
Primary Care Physicians
94.3 per 100k
953
NPs & PAs
185.3 per 100k
585
Dentists
1,886
Hospital Beds
3.7 per 1,000
$14,149.61
Medicare Per Capita
1686.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Morris County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 8.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 22.7% | — | |
| Depression | 15.2% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 13.1% | — | |
| COPD | 4.2% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 8.4% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 2.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 12.7% | — | |
| Disability | 20.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 19.0% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.17
Socioeconomic Status0.11
Household Composition & Disability0.10
Minority Status & Language0.68
Housing Type & Transportation0.36
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Mental Health
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Morris County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Rehabilitation Institute | Madison | 38 | |
| Chilton Medical Center | Pompton Plains | 260 | |
| Greystone Park Psych Hosp | Greystone Park | 468 | |
| Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Morris County | Dover | 45 | |
| Morristown Medical Center | Morristown | 735 | |
| Saint Clare's Hospital | Denville | 418 |
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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.