Ocean County
New JerseyFIPS 34029
Pop. 637,2297 HospitalsSVI 0.41RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Ocean County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.5% | 8.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 33.2% | 30.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.8% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 3.8 | 7.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 7,126.775 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
263
Primary Care Physicians
39.9 per 100k
739
NPs & PAs
112.1 per 100k
402
Dentists
1,176
Hospital Beds
1.8 per 1,000
$15,416.69
Medicare Per Capita
1944.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Ocean County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.2% | — | |
| Obesity | 29.4% | — | |
| Depression | 16.1% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.9% | — | |
| COPD | 6.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.6% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 17.1% | — | |
| Disability | 27.4% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 25.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 14.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 9.1% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.41
Socioeconomic Status0.37
Household Composition & Disability0.61
Minority Status & Language0.47
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
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 Ocean County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | Toms River | 592 | |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Toms River | Toms River | 92 | |
| Monmouth Medical Center-southern Campus | Lakewood | 285 | |
| Ocean University Medical Center | Brick | 436 | |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | Toms River | 40 | |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | Manahawkin | 156 | |
| Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey | Lakewood | 50 |
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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.