NJ · Healthcare shortage profile
Monmouth County, NJ
Home to 643,615 residents, with 6 active HRSA shortage designations.
- Active HPSAs
- 6
- Population
- 643,615
- Peak shortage score
- 15.0
- MUA Index
- 44.7
Mid-burden verdict
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Monmouth County holds a moderate federal shortage burden - 6 active HPSA designations, more than 54% of the 3,289 real US counties, with primary care the deepest gap.
- 6
- Active HPSA designations
- 2
- Mental-health shortages
- 15
- Peak severity score (of 26)
- Top 46%
- US counties by volume
Corpus placement
Designated volume without a high-priority score
According to current HRSA Data Warehouse records, Monmouth County carries 6 active designations, above 54% of real US counties. None of those scores clear HRSA's high-priority line of 17 on this release, so the page leads with severity reading rather than a national distribution chart.
State peer position. Monmouth County falls in the upper half of NJ counties by active-designation volume, at rank 9 of 20. Ties share a rank.
Computed from current designated HPSA rows for every five-digit county FIPS. See the placement methodology.
Healthcare shortage designations from HRSA. FIPS: 34025. Population: 643,615.
Below high-priority line
Monmouth County is designated, but no active score clears 17
6 active designations sit on this FIPS (2 primary care, 2 mental health, 2 dental), and the peak severity is 15.0. That is a formal shortage footprint without HRSA's high-priority (≥17) tier, so NHSC placement geography is usually weaker here than on counties whose lead score clears the line.
Medically Underserved Area
Active HPSA scores
Current designated records only. Scores range 0–25 (primary/mental health), 0–26 (dental). Higher = greater need.
Highest-severity HPSA designations
All 6 active (designated) HPSAs in Monmouth County, ranked by HRSA shortage score.
| Name | Type | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Family Health Center | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Visiting Nurse Assn-Central | mental_health | 15.0 |
| Visiting Nurse Assn-Central | dental | 11.0 |
| Monmouth Family Health Center | dental | 10.0 |
| Monmouth Family Health Center | primary_care | 5.0 |
| Visiting Nurse Assn-Central | primary_care | 5.0 |
Moderate-burden reading for Monmouth County
Monmouth County's severest measured gap is in mental health, scored 15.0 of 25, still short of the 17-point priority line, though the designation itself is formal. Primary care reads 5.0 of 25; Dental care reads 11.0 of 26. The county also sits inside a Medically Underserved Area, indexed at 44.7, and the lower the index, the greater the measured need.
Monmouth County sits in the middle of the national designation-volume distribution (above 54% of counties) with 6 active records. That is enough for a formal shortage footprint without landing in the heaviest US tier. Compare the three discipline counts (2/2/2) before assuming every care category is equally short.
Monmouth County falls in the upper half of NJ counties by active-designation volume, at rank 9 of 20. For moderate counties, the useful move is usually a state peer check plus the score cards above, not a national superlative claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monmouth County a Medically Underserved Area?
Yes, Monmouth County is designated as a Medically Underserved Area (MUA) by HRSA. The MUA Index for this county is 44.7. MUA designation qualifies the area for enhanced federal funding and provider incentive programs.
How many healthcare shortage areas does Monmouth County have?
Monmouth County, NJ has 6 Health Professional Shortage Area designations: 2 in primary care, 2 in mental health, and 2 in dental care, according to HRSA data.
What does Monmouth County's HPSA score of 15.0 mean?
15.0 in mental health falls under 17, so the shortage is formally designated but outside HRSA's high-priority tier.
What healthcare providers are needed in Monmouth County?
Based on HRSA shortage designations, Monmouth County needs additional providers in primary care (family physicians, internists, pediatricians), mental health (psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers), and dental care (dentists, dental hygienists). The National Health Service Corps offers loan repayment and scholarship programs for providers who serve in designated shortage areas.
Next read: The Mental-Health Provider Shortage · NJ state overview · NHSC loan repayment
Source: HRSA Data Warehouse. FIPS: 34025. PlainHealthAccess is not affiliated with HRSA or any government agency.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the HRSA Data Warehouse. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.