Healthcare in Ridgewood, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.7%
13.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.3%
9.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.4%
4.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
5.5pp 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
40.3%
Arthritis
19.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.3%
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
12.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.3%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
16.7%
Mobility
7.1%
Cognitive
7.5%
Hearing
4.4%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.1%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Valley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Ridgewood has an obesity rate of 22.7%, which is 13.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.3%, 9.2pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.