Healthcare in Paterson, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.5%
1.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.1%
4.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
28.6%
18.0pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
20.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.0%
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
18.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
41.0%
Lack of Support
31.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.7%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
19.1%
Hearing
5.9%
Vision
10.6%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Hospital | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Paterson has an obesity rate of 37.5%, which is 1.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 28.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.