Healthcare in Carteret, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.0%
10.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.5%
4.9pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
19.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.0%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
28.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Carteret has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.0%, 10.5pp below the national average. About 15.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 2.2 out of 5.