Healthcare in Newark, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.9%
near the national average
Depression Rate
16.6%
6.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
23.4%
12.8pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.3%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.6%
Loneliness
39.2%
Lack of Support
33.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Saint Michael'S Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 1.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 2.0 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 2.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Newark has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 16.6%, 6.9pp below the national average. About 23.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.