Healthcare in Whippany, NJ
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.2%
14.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
14.7%
8.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.1%
2.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
14.7%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.1%
Mobility
9.4%
Cognitive
8.9%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital | 3.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Overlook Medical Center | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | 8.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chilton Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Va New Jersey Health Care System | 11.5 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 3/5 | ✓ |
Whippany has an obesity rate of 21.2%, which is 14.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.7%, 8.8pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.