Healthcare in Totowa, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.5%
9.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
16.0%
7.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
38.1%
Arthritis
22.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.0%
Loneliness
34.8%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.7%
Mobility
11.6%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chilton Medical Center | 6.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Hospital | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Bergen New Bridge Medical Center | 8.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Totowa has an obesity rate of 26.5%, which is 9.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.0%, 7.5pp below the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.3 out of 5.