Healthcare in Merchantville, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.5%
5.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
25.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Cooper University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper University Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Christopher'S Hospital For Children | 4.1 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Friends Hospital | 5.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kensington Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Merchantville has an obesity rate of 30.5%, which is 5.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.