Diamond Beach, NJ is a vibrant and lively seaside community located in Cape May County, NJ. With its abundance of outdoor activities and close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, Diamond Beach provides an ideal location for those looking to relax and enjoy life on the Jersey Shore. Although Diamond Beach does not have its own population figures, there are several local hospitals and medical facilities that serve the residents of Diamond Beach as well as its nearby communities. From primary care practices to specialty centers, and ambulatory care centers to urgent care clinics, these doctors and medical professionals provide comprehensive health care services to ensure everyone can access quality health care when needed. The doctors and other health professionals in Diamond Beach strive to create a safe and healthy environment for their patients by providing preventative services such as screenings and vaccinations, as well as diagnosis and treatment of any medical conditions. With their commitment to quality health care in the community, Diamond Beach residents can rest easy knowing they have access to reliable healthcare services.
The health of a city has many different factors. It can refer to air quality, water quality, risk of getting respiratory disease or cancer. The people you live around can also affect your health as some places have lower or higher rates of physical activity, increased alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, and cancer rates.
Physicians per Capita
There are Unlock physicians per 100,000 population in Diamond Beach. The US average is 210 per 100,000 people.
Health Cost Index
The annual BestPlaces Health Cost Index for the Diamond Beach area is Unlock. The US average is 100.
Example: 110 = 10% more expensive than national average.
Water Qualtiy Index
The annual BestPlaces Water Quality Index for the Diamond Beach area is Unlock. The US average is 55.
Note that this is a measure of Watershed quality, not the water that comes from your faucet. The EPA has stated that a healthy watershed is closely related to drinking water quality. The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators such as pH, chemicals, metals, and bacteria.
Superfund Index
The annual BestPlaces Superfund Index for the Diamond Beach area is Unlock. The US average is 87.
The EPA's Superfund program is responsible for cleaning up some of our nation's most contaminated land. Our index is based on the number of active Superfund sites (over 15,000 in the United States), with particular attention paid to those on the National Priorities List which pose the greatest health danger.
Quick Facts
Commuting can effect your health. The average person in Diamond Beach commutes Unlock minutes one-way, which is shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
Air Quality Index
The annual BestPlaces Air Quality Index for the Diamond Beach area is Unlock. The US average is 58.
This is based on new measures of hazardous air pollutants from the EPA, called the National Air Toxics Assessment. This analysis models respiratory illness and cancer risk down to the zip code level, providing better detail and insight than the previous analysis based solely on results from air monitoring stations.