Healthcare in Summit, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.1%
12.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.9%
8.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
18.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.2%
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
12.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.9%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.6%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
8.7%
Hearing
4.6%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
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
In city
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | In city | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 8.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Summit has an obesity rate of 24.1%, which is 12.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.9%, 8.6pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.