Healthcare in Oak Ridge, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.6%
11.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.0%
6.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp below 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
40.0%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.0%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
10.8%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Chilton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 12.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newton Medical Center | 16.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Anthony Community Hospital | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Oak Ridge has an obesity rate of 24.6%, which is 11.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.0%, 6.5pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.