Healthcare in Kean University, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
18.1%
18.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.5%
5.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.1%
10.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
12.6%
Arthritis
2.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
0.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
21.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.5%
Loneliness
46.9%
Lack of Support
28.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.3%
Mobility
1.8%
Cognitive
15.5%
Hearing
1.3%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
0.9%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 4.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 5.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Kean University has an obesity rate of 18.1%, which is 18.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 69.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.2 out of 5.