Healthcare in Medford Lakes, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.5%
8.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.8%
6.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.4%
3.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
40.5%
Arthritis
25.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.7%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.8%
Loneliness
25.8%
Lack of Support
17.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
9.3%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.0%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.7 mi
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital | 4.7 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| West Jersey Hospital | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Aspen Hills Healthcare Center | 10.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Jefferson Stratford Hospital | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northbrook Behavioral Health Hospital | 13.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Medford Lakes has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.8%, 6.7pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.