Healthcare in Helmetta, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.2%
4.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.4%
7.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
20.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.4%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.0%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
7.3 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 7.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Helmetta has an obesity rate of 31.2%, which is 4.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.