Healthcare in Paulsboro, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.7%
4.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.9%
1.3pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.3%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.7%
Loneliness
36.7%
Lack of Support
28.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
13.4%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
5.5 mi
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Malvern Behavioral Health | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Crozer Chester Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Philadelphia Va Medical Center | 8.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Paulsboro has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 11.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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.