Healthcare in New Brunswick, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.7%
14.1pp 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
30.5%
Arthritis
14.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.7%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
41.6%
Lack of Support
29.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.2%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
20.1%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
10.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | In city | Childrens | — | — |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
New Brunswick has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 24.7% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% 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.