Healthcare in Avalon, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.6%

8.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.1%

8.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.6%

1.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.1%

6.5pp 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

49.7%

Arthritis

32.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

15.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.7%

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

10.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.1%

Loneliness

23.5%

Lack of Support

15.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.8%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

7.3%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.0 mi

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc	5.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Shore Medical Center	17.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus	25.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Inspira Medical Center Vineland	31.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Beebe Medical Center	33.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Avalon has an obesity rate of 27.6%, which is 8.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 85.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.