Healthcare in Rutherford, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.9%
11.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
18.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.7%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
9.6%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
St Mary'S General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 3.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Hackensack University Medical Center | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 5.8 mi | Long-term | — | — |
Rutherford has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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.