Salem County
New JerseyFIPS 34033
Salem County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Salem County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.8% | 8.9% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.3% | 30.6% | ▲ |
| Uninsured Rate | 6.4% | 7.5% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 2.5 | 7.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 11,685.238 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Salem County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 34.6% | — | |
| Depression | 18.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | — | |
| COPD | 7.4% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 15.3% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.0% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.8% | — | |
| Disability | 30.5% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.9% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% | — | |
| Uninsured | 11.3% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
Salem County has no hospital. 1 of New Jersey's counties are hospital deserts.
See all hospital deserts in New JerseySocial Vulnerability Index
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Nearest Hospitals
Since Salem County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.
| Hospital | County | Beds | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill | Gloucester | 91 | 14.8 mi |
| Inspira Medical Center Vineland | Cumberland | 374 | 18.3 mi |
| Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of Vineland | Cumberland | 41 | 18.4 mi |
| Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital | Camden | 158 | 21.1 mi |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | Camden | 596 | 25.5 mi |
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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.