Healthcare in Dover, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.1%
5.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.0%
9.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
26.7%
16.1pp above 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
38.6%
Arthritis
19.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.5%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.0%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
28.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
13.9%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
7.9%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chilton Medical Center | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 15.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Dover has an obesity rate of 31.1%, which is 5.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.0%, 9.5pp below the national average. About 26.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.2% 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 3.7 out of 5.