Healthcare in Ledgewood, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.2%
13.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.0%
8.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
22.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.8%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.0%
Loneliness
30.1%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.3%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
8.7%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Ahs Hospital Corp
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 10.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newton Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 19.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Ledgewood has an obesity rate of 22.2%, which is 13.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 3.7 out of 5.