Healthcare in Morristown, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.2%
10.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
34.2%
Arthritis
16.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
8.4%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
4.3%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 3.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Overlook Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 8.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 13.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Morristown has an obesity rate of 25.2%, which is 10.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.4% 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 2.7 out of 5.