Healthcare in Princeton, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
18.3%
17.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.9%
8.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.9%
5.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
32.9%
Arthritis
15.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.9%
Loneliness
32.2%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.0%
Mobility
6.3%
Cognitive
9.2%
Hearing
4.1%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
1.8%
Independent Living
4.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.3 mi
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 6.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Princeton has an obesity rate of 18.3%, which is 17.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.9%, 8.6pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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.