Healthcare in East Orange, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.8%
near the national average
Depression Rate
15.4%
8.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
14.6%
4.0pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.9%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.4%
Loneliness
39.1%
Lack of Support
33.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.9%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
5.9%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Va New Jersey Health Care System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 0.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 1.3 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| The University Hospital | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
East Orange has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 15.4%, 8.1pp below the national average. About 14.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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.