Healthcare in Watsessing, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.9%
10.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.2%
8.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.8%
3.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.2%
1.6pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
16.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.2%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.2%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.0%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Silver Lake Hospital Ltach
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake Hospital Ltach | 1.8 mi | Long-term | — | — |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 2.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Carewell Health Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| The University Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Michael'S Medical Center | 3.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Watsessing has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.2%, 8.3pp below the national average. About 12.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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 2.3 out of 5.