Healthcare in The College of New Jersey, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
17.1%
19.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
1.3%
10.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp 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
13.1%
Arthritis
3.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
0.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
23.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
46.1%
Lack of Support
27.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.6%
Mobility
2.3%
Cognitive
18.5%
Hearing
1.6%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
1.1%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
1.3 mi
Capital Health Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Health Regional Medical Center | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lower Bucks Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic | 14.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
The College of New Jersey has an obesity rate of 17.1%, which is 19.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 69.4% 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.