Healthcare in Kearny, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.8%
6.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.7%
7.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.2%
7.6pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
18.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.7%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
6.1%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 3.4 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 3.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Kearny has an obesity rate of 29.8%, which is 6.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.7%, 7.8pp below the national average. About 18.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.