Healthcare in Pennington, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.1%
15.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
39.5%
Arthritis
23.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
2.6%
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
11.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
26.8%
Lack of Support
17.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.5%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
7.9%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 11.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Mary Medical Center | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hunterdon Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Pennington has an obesity rate of 21.1%, which is 15.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.