Healthcare in Sussex, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.6%
6.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
24.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
34.4%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.6%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.6 mi
Bon Secours Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Community Hospital | 11.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| St Anthony Community Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | — |
| Newton Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Garnet Health Medical Center | 17.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chilton Medical Center | 22.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Sussex has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.6 out of 5.