Healthcare in Toms River, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.9%
7.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.9%
7.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.2%
1.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
41.2%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
14.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.9%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
11.4%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Community Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Barnabas Behavioral Health Center | 2.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Monmouth Medical Center-Southern Campus | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Centrastate Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Deborah Heart And Lung Center | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | — |
Toms River has an obesity rate of 28.9%, which is 7.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.9%, 7.6pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 2.3 out of 5.