Healthcare in Garfield, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.8%
4.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
7.0pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
20.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.9%
Loneliness
36.9%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
12.6%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
St Mary'S General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Hospital | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Garfield has an obesity rate of 31.8%, which is 4.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 3.5 out of 5.