Healthcare in Absecon, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.0%

7.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.5%

7.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

41.8%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.5%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

6.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.9 mi

Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus3.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Shore Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Ancora Psych Hosp20.8 miPsychiatric
Southern Ocean Medical Center24.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc27.5 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Absecon has an obesity rate of 29.0%, which is 7.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.5%, 7.0pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.