Healthcare in Perth Amboy, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.9%
4.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
13.7%
9.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
30.4%
19.8pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
20.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.7%
Loneliness
37.6%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
9.6%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 9.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Perth Amboy has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 13.7%, 9.8pp below the national average. About 30.4% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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 3.0 out of 5.