Healthcare in Spotswood, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.7%

4.4pp below the national average

Depression Rate

15.6%

7.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.2%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

15.6%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

22.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.2%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

11.7%

Hearing

6.2%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Saint Peter'S University Hospital	6.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Children'S Specialized Hospital	6.7 mi	Childrens	—	—
Raritan Bay Medical Center	10.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Centrastate Medical Center	12.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Spotswood has an obesity rate of 31.7%, which is 4.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.