Healthcare in Blairstown, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.2%
4.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
21.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
33.8%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.6%
Mobility
8.4%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Newton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Luke'S Warren Hospital | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Blairstown has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.