Healthcare in North Plainfield, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.3%
9.7pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
20.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
35.5%
Lack of Support
27.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.4%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
6.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.5 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 7.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
North Plainfield has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 20.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.