Healthcare in Island Heights, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.4%
8.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.3%
8.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
44.5%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.8%
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
12.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.3%
Loneliness
26.2%
Lack of Support
18.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.3%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
9.0%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 21.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Island Heights has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.3%, 8.2pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 2.3 out of 5.