Healthcare in Paramus, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.9%
13.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.5%
10.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
43.9%
Arthritis
22.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.5%
Loneliness
32.9%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.4%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
9.0%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
Paramus has an obesity rate of 22.9%, which is 13.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.5%, 10.0pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.