Healthcare in Palmyra, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.2%
3.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
17.6%
5.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
26.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
17.6%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
11.9%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Friends Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Hospital | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Christopher'S Hospital For Children | 4.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Nazareth Hospital | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Temple University Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Palmyra has an obesity rate of 32.2%, which is 3.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.6%, 5.9pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.