Healthcare in Rutgers University-Busch Campus, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
18.3%
17.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.7%
8.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.9%
10.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
16.4%
Arthritis
3.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
0.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.7%
Loneliness
48.0%
Lack of Support
31.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.7%
Mobility
2.3%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
1.8%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
1.0%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 2.8 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 10.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Rutgers University-Busch Campus has an obesity rate of 18.3%, which is 17.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.7%, 8.8pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.