Healthcare in Surf City, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.4%
10.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
13.8%
9.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp 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
48.5%
Arthritis
35.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.4%
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
10.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
13.8%
Loneliness
24.3%
Lack of Support
16.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.0%
Mobility
11.7%
Cognitive
7.7%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Southern Ocean Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Ocean Medical Center | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center | 23.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 23.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus | 24.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Surf City has an obesity rate of 25.4%, which is 10.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 13.8%, 9.7pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 83.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.