Healthcare in Springfield, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.5%
11.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.6%
7.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
16.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.6%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.3%
Mobility
7.1%
Cognitive
9.1%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.9 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 5.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 6.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 6.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Springfield has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.6%, 7.9pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.