Healthcare in Linden, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.0%
8.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.3%
5.7pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
19.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.0%
Loneliness
35.4%
Lack of Support
29.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 7.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Linden has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 16.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.2 out of 5.