Healthcare in Highland Park, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

28.5%

7.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.1%

9.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.1%

Arthritis

18.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

13.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.1%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

20.4%

Mobility

8.1%

Cognitive

9.7%

Hearing

4.3%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Saint Peter'S University Hospital	1.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Children'S Specialized Hospital	1.4 mi	Childrens	—	—
Raritan Bay Medical Center	8.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway	10.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Highland Park has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.1%, 9.4pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.