Healthcare in Rahway, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.3%
5.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.5%
9.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
19.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.5%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
28.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
12.1%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rahway has an obesity rate of 30.3%, which is 5.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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.