Healthcare in Highlands, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.7%

4.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.7%

7.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

25.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.8%

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

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.7%

Loneliness

27.7%

Lack of Support

18.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.2%

Mobility

10.3%

Cognitive

11.1%

Hearing

5.9%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.2%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.7 mi

Riverview Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Riverview Medical Center	5.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Monmouth Medical Center	7.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Raritan Bay Medical Center	17.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center	19.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	—
Centrastate Medical Center	19.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Highlands has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.