Healthcare in Westfield, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.0%
13.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.1%
8.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
18.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.6%
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
12.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.1%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.1%
Mobility
6.9%
Cognitive
7.8%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.5 mi
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 4.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 9.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Westfield has an obesity rate of 23.0%, which is 13.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.1%, 8.4pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.