Healthcare in Dorchester, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

17.9%

5.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.1%

0.5pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.7%

Arthritis

27.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.9%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

8.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.1 mi

Cape Regional Medical Center Inc

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cape Regional Medical Center Inc	13.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Inspira Medical Center Vineland	15.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Shore Medical Center	20.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill	22.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ancora Psych Hosp	27.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Dorchester has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 17.9%, 5.6pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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.