Healthcare in South Toms River, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.7%
2.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.9%
3.3pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
21.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.4%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
10.6%
Cognitive
14.0%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.9 mi
Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 4.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
South Toms River has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.