Healthcare in Watchung, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.0%
12.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.2%
9.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
41.1%
Arthritis
24.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.7%
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
11.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.2%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.6%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
8.4%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Overlook Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Peter'S University Hospital | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Watchung has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.2%, 9.3pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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.