Healthcare in Monmouth Junction, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.8%
12.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
10.7%
12.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
17.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.7%
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
11.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
10.7%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.7%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
3.8%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.1 mi
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 7.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 9.6 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Monmouth Junction has an obesity rate of 23.8%, which is 12.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 10.7%, 12.8pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.