Healthcare in Forked River, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.5%
5.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
28.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.1%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Southern Ocean Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Forked River has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.