Healthcare in Blairstown, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.8%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.3 mi

Newton Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Newton Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Ahs Hospital Corp10.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono12.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus17.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
St Luke'S Warren Hospital21.7 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5

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.