Healthcare in South Plainfield, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.0%
6.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.5%
10.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
1.3pp 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
38.5%
Arthritis
21.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.5%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.2%
Mobility
10.1%
Cognitive
10.5%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.7%
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
6.4 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 6.4 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
South Plainfield has an obesity rate of 30.0%, which is 6.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.5%, 10.0pp below the national average. About 9.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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.