Healthcare in Penns Grove, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.8%
7.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.8%
4.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
21.1%
10.5pp 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
37.3%
Arthritis
25.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
27.4%
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
20.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
38.2%
Lack of Support
29.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.3%
Mobility
19.9%
Cognitive
19.9%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
10.7%
Self-Care
7.7%
Independent Living
13.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.7 mi
St Francis Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis Hospital | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilmington Va Medical Center | 6.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Crozer Chester Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Penns Grove has an obesity rate of 43.8%, which is 7.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 21.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.