Healthcare in Colonia, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.2%
9.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
22.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.4%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.2%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.8%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
10.6%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Colonia has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.2%, 9.3pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.