Healthcare in Raritan, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.0%
9.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
20.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.4 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 8.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hunterdon Medical Center | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Raritan has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.