Healthcare in Sweetwater, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

31.0%

5.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.2%

4.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp 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

42.8%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.9%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.2%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Ancora Psych Hosp

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ancora Psych Hosp	6.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Campus	19.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Inspira Medical Center Vineland	20.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Shore Medical Center	20.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Weisman Childrens Rehabilitation Hospital	21.4 mi	Childrens	—	—

Sweetwater has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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.