Salem County

New JerseyFIPS 34033

Pop. 64,8370 HospitalsSVI 0.67RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSAMH HPSA
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Hospital Desert

Salem County has no hospital. Residents must travel to neighboring counties for hospital care.

Health Snapshot

MetricSalem CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.8%8.9%
Adult Obesity36.3%30.6%
Uninsured Rate6.4%7.5%
PCPs per 10K2.57.2
Premature Death (YPLL)11,685.238

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

14
Primary Care Physicians
21.4 per 100k
38
NPs & PAs
58.2 per 100k
19
Dentists
0
Hospital Beds
$15,748.9
Medicare Per Capita
2114.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorSalem CountyState Avg 
Diabetes12.3%
Obesity34.6%
Depression18.7%
Frequent Mental Distress17.5%
COPD7.4%
Current Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Stroke4.0%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Poor General Health20.8%
Disability30.5%
No Leisure Physical Activity28.9%
Binge Drinking15.8%
Uninsured11.3%

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

Salem County has no hospital. 1 of New Jersey's counties are hospital deserts.

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.67
Socioeconomic Status0.61
Household Composition & Disability0.71
Minority Status & Language0.64
Housing Type & Transportation0.58

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area

Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Nearest Hospitals

Since Salem County has no hospital, residents travel to nearby facilities.

HospitalCountyBedsDistance
Inspira Medical Center Mullica HillGloucester9114.8 mi
Inspira Medical Center VinelandCumberland37418.3 mi
Encompass Health Rehab Hospital of VinelandCumberland4118.4 mi
Northbrook Behavioral Health HospitalCamden15821.1 mi
Jefferson Stratford HospitalCamden59625.5 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.