Healthcare in Sewaren, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.2%
9.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.8%
2.2pp above 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
38.9%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.2%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.2 mi
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 2.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 10.8 mi | Childrens | — | — |
Sewaren has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.2%, 9.3pp below the national average. About 12.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.