Healthcare in Oakland, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.1%
7.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
40.7%
Arthritis
21.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.1%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.7%
Mobility
9.2%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
5.6 mi
Chilton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Medical Center | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Good Samaritan Hospital Of Suffern | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Hospital | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Oakland has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.1%, 7.4pp below the national average. About 6.6% 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.