Morris County

New JerseyFIPS 34027

Pop. 509,2856 HospitalsSVI 0.17RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricMorris CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence7.3%8.9%
Adult Obesity25.9%30.6%
Uninsured Rate5.3%7.5%
PCPs per 10K9.37.2
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

IndicatorMorris CountyState Avg 
Diabetes8.8%
Obesity22.7%
Depression15.2%
Frequent Mental Distress13.1%
COPD4.2%
Current Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Stroke2.6%
High Blood Pressure30.5%
Poor General Health12.7%
Disability20.7%
No Leisure Physical Activity19.0%
Binge Drinking17.8%
Uninsured7.8%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Morris County

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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.