Healthcare in Wharton, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.5%
7.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
15.3%
8.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
17.6%
7.0pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
20.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
15.3%
Loneliness
34.1%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.0 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ahs Hospital Corp | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chilton Medical Center | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newton Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Overlook Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Wharton has an obesity rate of 28.5%, which is 7.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 15.3%, 8.2pp below the national average. About 17.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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 3.8 out of 5.