Healthcare in Plainsboro Center, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.3%
14.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
11.1%
12.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
5.6pp 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
35.1%
Arthritis
14.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.3%
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
10.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
11.1%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
14.8%
Mobility
5.4%
Cognitive
6.7%
Hearing
3.4%
Vision
2.1%
Self-Care
1.3%
Independent Living
3.2%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | 10.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Plainsboro Center has an obesity rate of 21.3%, which is 14.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 11.1%, 12.4pp below the national average. About 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 2.8 out of 5.