Healthcare in East Newark, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.3%
1.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.2%
13.6pp 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
37.5%
Arthritis
18.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.9%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Saint Michael'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 1.5 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| The University Hospital | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 2.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
East Newark has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 24.2% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.