Healthcare in Metuchen, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.8%
8.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.6%
9.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.3%
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
12.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.6%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.5%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
8.5%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 5.8 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Metuchen has an obesity rate of 27.8%, which is 8.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.6%, 9.9pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.