Healthcare in South Amboy, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.0%
3.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.3%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
5.7%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
2.4 mi
Raritan Bay Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 8.6 mi | Childrens | — | — |
South Amboy has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.