Health Profile of Camden, New Jersey
Camden Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Camden Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Camden | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 73.2 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 14.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 27.2% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Camden is 73.2 years, about 6.2 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4 years. The uninsured rate is 14.7%, higher than the New Jersey average of 7.5%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 27.2% of residents, higher than the New Jersey average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
18,231 residents in Camden are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 625 198 men · 427 women
- 75–84 1,992 738 men · 1,255 women
- 65–74 4,236 1,974 men · 2,262 women
- 50–64 11,377 5,399 men · 5,978 women
Younger residents
20,107 residents in Camden are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 6,222 2,809 boys · 3,413 girls
- 7–12 5,906 2,846 boys · 3,060 girls
- 3–7 4,555 2,293 boys · 2,262 girls
- 0–3 3,424 1,729 boys · 1,695 girls
About 3,168 residents in Camden (4.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 73.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Camden | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 15.9% | 9.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 6.4% | 5.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 42.6% | 28.9% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Camden is about 65% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of obesity in Camden is about 47% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of cancer in Camden is about 37% lower than in New Jersey.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Camden | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 24.0% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.6% | 17.2% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 38.1% | 21.9% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Camden is about 74% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of smoking in Camden is about 68% higher than in New Jersey. The rate of binge drinking in Camden is about 15% lower than in New Jersey.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,374 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 499.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Camden is 73.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Camden | New Jersey Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.30 | 6.82 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Camden is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Camden, New Jersey has an overall health index grade of C, making it worse than New Jersey, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Camden, New Jersey.
What is the health grade for Camden, New Jersey?
Camden, New Jersey has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Camden, New Jersey?
People in Camden, New Jersey can expect to live 73.2 years on average, 6.2 years shorter than the New Jersey average of 79.4.
What is the uninsured rate in Camden, New Jersey?
14.7% of residents in Camden, New Jersey have no health insurance, about 1 in 7 people, 7.2 points above the New Jersey rate of 7.5%.
How common is obesity in Camden, New Jersey?
42.6% of adults in Camden, New Jersey are classified as obese, about 1 in 2, 13.7 points above the New Jersey rate of 28.9%.
What health issue is more common in Camden, New Jersey than elsewhere?
Compared with New Jersey as a whole, physical inactivity stands out most: the adult rate here is 38.1%, about 74% higher than the New Jersey rate of 21.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Camden, New Jersey go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 124,374 cigarettes a day, 3.7 million a month, or 45.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 1.4 million minutes a day and 499.4 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Camden is 73.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.04 lifetimes a day, or 13 lifetimes a year.
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