Healthcare in Pennsville, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
28.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.6%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.9%
Mobility
14.0%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Delaware Psychiatric Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Psychiatric Center | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Meadowwood Behavioral Health System | 5.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Wilmington Va Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Rockford Center | 11.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Pennsville has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.