Healthcare in West New York, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.6%
3.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.3%
9.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
27.1%
16.5pp 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
17.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.2%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.3%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
26.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.6%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
9.3%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Mount Sinai West
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai West | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Lenox Hill Hospital | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hospital For Special Surgery | 2.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Gracie Square Hosp | 2.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
West New York has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.3%, 9.2pp below the national average. About 27.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.1% 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 4.3 out of 5.