Healthcare in Fort Lee, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.8%
14.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
11.8%
11.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
43.9%
Arthritis
20.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.5%
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
11.8%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
24.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.6%
Mobility
10.0%
Cognitive
8.0%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
New York State Psychiatric Institute
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York State Psychiatric Institute | 1.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Englewood Hospital And Medical Center | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Harlem Hospital Center | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Metropolitan Hospital Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Fort Lee has an obesity rate of 21.8%, which is 14.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 11.8%, 11.7pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.