Healthcare in The College of New Jersey, NJ

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

23.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

46.1%

Lack of Support

27.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.3 mi

Capital Health Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Capital Health Regional Medical Center1.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell4.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
St Mary Medical Center9.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Lower Bucks Hospital11.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic14.1 miPsychiatric

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.