Healthcare in Absecon, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.5%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Shore Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ancora Psych Hosp | 20.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 24.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Regional Medical Center Inc | 27.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.