Healthcare in Avenel, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.1%
10.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp above 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
35.9%
Arthritis
18.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.1%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.6 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 1.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Overlook Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Avenel has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.1%, 10.4pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 2.8 out of 5.