Healthcare in Fanwood, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.5%
12.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.0%
8.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.8%
4.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
18.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
12.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.0%
Loneliness
29.1%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.0%
Mobility
7.3%
Cognitive
8.1%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fanwood has an obesity rate of 23.5%, which is 12.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.