Healthcare in Rockaway, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.9%
2.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
22.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.1%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.4%
Mobility
10.3%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
5.6%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 3.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chilton Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 14.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Rockaway has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.7 out of 5.