Healthcare in Port Reading, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.4%
4.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.2%
9.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
38.3%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.3%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.2%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
11.4%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
2.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 3.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health - Bayonne Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 11.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Port Reading has an obesity rate of 31.4%, which is 4.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.2%, 9.3pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.4 out of 5.