For Immediate
Release:
July 6, 2021
Monmouth
County ranked among healthiest communities in the United States
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners is proud to announce that Monmouth County has ranked among the
healthiest communities in the United States for 2020, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Monmouth County ranked 254 out of nearly 3,000 counties
in the United States. The ranking was based
on 10 categories which included: population health, equity, education, economy,
housing, food and nutrition, environment, public safety, community vitality and
infrastructure. Monmouth County scored highest in the categories of education, economy
and public safety.
“It is an incredible honor for Monmouth County to be
ranked among the healthiest communities in the United States. The fact that the
County scored highest in education, economy and public safety is a testament to
our high achieving school districts throughout the County, our small business
community which continues to grow, and our law enforcement and public safety
personnel who put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,” said
Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “We are excited to continue to offer
high quality resources while protecting taxpayers’ dollars.”
“The Board of County Commissioners work hard every
day to make sure we provide the best services for our residents,” said Commissioner
Deputy Director Susan M. Kiley. “To earn this ranking during the COVID-19
pandemic is an extraordinary feat to all who work to keep our communities
healthy and safe especially our frontline health care workers.”
To learn more about Monmouth County, visit our
website, www.visitmonmouth.com.
# # #