Healthcare in Essex Fells, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.2%
15.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.0%
7.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.0%
4.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp below 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
40.5%
Arthritis
20.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.1%
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
11.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.0%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
17.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
16.5%
Mobility
6.7%
Cognitive
7.4%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.4%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.9 mi
Va New Jersey Health Care System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 5.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 6.5 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| The University Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Essex Fells has an obesity rate of 20.2%, which is 15.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.