Healthcare in Barnegat Light, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.6%
10.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.1%
10.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
6.0pp 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
50.8%
Arthritis
37.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.2%
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
9.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.1%
Loneliness
23.0%
Lack of Support
15.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.8%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
7.0%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.2 mi
Southern Ocean Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 26.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Barnegat Light has an obesity rate of 25.6%, which is 10.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.1%, 10.4pp below the national average. About 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. 85.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.