Healthcare in Cranford, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.7%
11.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.2%
Arthritis
19.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.3%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.3%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
9.4%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.6 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Cranford has an obesity rate of 24.7%, which is 11.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.