Healthcare in Riverton, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.0%
8.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
41.4%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.7%
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
13.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
26.2%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.7%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Nazareth Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nazareth Hospital | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Jefferson Health- Northeast | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Friends Hospital | 4.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Christopher'S Hospital For Children | 5.2 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Temple University Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Riverton has an obesity rate of 28.0%, which is 8.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.