Healthcare in Short Hills, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
17.8%
18.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.8%
9.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
16.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.5%
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
10.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.8%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
14.1%
Mobility
5.7%
Cognitive
6.5%
Hearing
4.0%
Vision
2.3%
Self-Care
1.6%
Independent Living
3.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 5.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Short Hills has an obesity rate of 17.8%, which is 18.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.8%, 9.7pp below the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.