Healthcare in Middlesex, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.2%
2.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.0%
8.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
22.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.0%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.0%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
6.9 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 6.9 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Middlesex has an obesity rate of 33.2%, which is 2.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.0%, 8.5pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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.