Healthcare in Fords, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.7%
4.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.7%
9.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
38.0%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.7%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
2.4 mi
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 7.7 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Fords has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.7%, 9.8pp below the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.