Healthcare in Mountainside, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.5%
9.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
40.6%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.9%
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
11.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.5%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.0%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
8.0%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
2.4 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 2.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 9.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Mountainside has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.