Healthcare in Chester, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.9%
13.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.4%
8.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.4%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Ahs Hospital Corp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 11.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 17.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 17.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chester has an obesity rate of 22.9%, which is 13.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.