Healthcare in Newton, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.5%
6.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.4%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
13.8%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
2.6 mi
Newton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 20.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bon Secours Community Hospital | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Newton has an obesity rate of 29.5%, which is 6.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.