Healthcare in Kenilworth, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.6%
7.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.9%
6.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.5%
1.9pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
16.9%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.1%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 4.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Kenilworth has an obesity rate of 28.6%, which is 7.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.9%, 6.6pp below the national average. About 12.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 2.5 out of 5.