Healthcare in Jersey City, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.2%
9.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.9%
9.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.0%
1.4pp above 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
33.8%
Arthritis
14.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.9%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
26.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
9.9%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
3.9%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.7 mi
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital | 0.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Jersey City Medical Center | 1.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 3.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Jersey City has an obesity rate of 26.2%, which is 9.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.9%, 9.6pp below the national average. About 12.0% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.5 out of 5.