Healthcare in South River, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.8%
7.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.8%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
4.3 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Children'S Specialized Hospital | 4.3 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Raritan Bay Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 12.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
South River has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.8%, 7.7pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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.