Healthcare in Lakehurst, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.1%
6.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.7%
2.1pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
24.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.1%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.1%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Lakehurst has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.1%, 6.4pp below the national average. About 12.7% of adults lack health insurance. 73.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.