Healthcare in Elizabeth, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.8%
1.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.8%
8.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
28.1%
17.5pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
17.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.7%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.8%
Loneliness
37.2%
Lack of Support
31.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Elizabeth has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.8%, 8.7pp below the national average. About 28.1% of adults lack health insurance. 73.2% 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 2.4 out of 5.