Healthcare in Prospect Park, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.7%
near the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
24.0%
13.4pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
19.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.7%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
38.9%
Lack of Support
28.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
15.7%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
8.7%
Self-Care
5.4%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Valley Hospital | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chilton Medical Center | 7.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Prospect Park has an obesity rate of 35.7%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 24.0% of adults lack health insurance. 73.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.