Healthcare in Union, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.2%
7.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.5%
9.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
19.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.5%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
28.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.2 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 4.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 5.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Union has an obesity rate of 28.2%, which is 7.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.5%, 9.0pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.2 out of 5.