Healthcare in Elmwood Park, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.6%
7.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.5%
8.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
20.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.5%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
26.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Hospital | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Elmwood Park has an obesity rate of 28.6%, which is 7.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.5%, 8.0pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.