Healthcare in Lakewood, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
15.0%
4.4pp 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
31.6%
Arthritis
18.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.1%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
34.9%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.3%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
10.7%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 5.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Monmouth Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lakewood has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 15.0% of adults lack health insurance. 69.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.