Healthcare in Matawan, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
1.7pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
22.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.1%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 7.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Riverview Medical Center | 9.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 11.9 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Matawan has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.