Healthcare in Bridgeport, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.5%

3.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.6%

3.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp 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

39.3%

Arthritis

24.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.6%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.7%

Mobility

10.4%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

5.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

6.7%

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

3.4 mi

Crozer Chester Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Crozer Chester Medical Center	3.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Riddle Memorial Hospital	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Malvern Behavioral Health	11.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Philadelphia Va Medical Center	13.4 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓

Bridgeport has an obesity rate of 32.5%, which is 3.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.