Healthcare in Union City, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.3%
9.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.8%
1.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.9%
17.3pp above 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
37.8%
Arthritis
17.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.3%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
26.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.9%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
16.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
9.1%
Self-Care
5.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
1.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.5 mi
Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carepoint Health-Hoboken University Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | — |
| Hudson Regional Hospital | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Hudson County Meadowview Psychiatric H | 2.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mount Sinai West | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carepoint Health-Christ Hospital | 3.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | — |
Union City has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.3%, 9.2pp below the national average. About 27.9% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.8 out of 5.