Healthcare in Towaco, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
20.5%
15.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.6%
8.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
20.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
12.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.6%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
18.0%
Mobility
7.5%
Cognitive
8.2%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.3%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.4 mi
Chilton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| St Mary'S General Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 13.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Towaco has an obesity rate of 20.5%, which is 15.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.6%, 8.9pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.