Healthcare in Chatham, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.8%
15.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.7%
5.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
18.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.1%
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
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
18.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
15.7%
Mobility
6.2%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
4.1%
Vision
2.3%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
3.8%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 8.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 8.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chatham has an obesity rate of 20.8%, which is 15.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.7 out of 5.