Healthcare in Gillette, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.7%
7.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
4.2pp 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
41.3%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.7%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.3%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
9.1%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.2%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 10.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 11.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gillette has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.