Healthcare in New Providence, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

21.9%

14.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.1%

9.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.1%

3.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

4.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.1%

Arthritis

19.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

3.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

12.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.1%

Loneliness

29.3%

Lack of Support

21.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

18.9%

Mobility

7.9%

Cognitive

8.0%

Hearing

5.3%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

4.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Overlook Medical Center

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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	9.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center	10.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Va New Jersey Health Care System	10.6 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	3/5	✓

New Providence has an obesity rate of 21.9%, which is 14.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.1%, 9.4pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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.