Union County
New JerseyFIPS 34039
Pop. 575,3456 HospitalsSVI 0.81RUCC 1 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Union County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.3% | 8.9% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 28.0% | 30.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 12.6% | 7.5% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 6.2 | 7.2 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 6,476.667 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
361
Primary Care Physicians
63.0 per 100k
845
NPs & PAs
147.5 per 100k
510
Dentists
1,247
Hospital Beds
2.2 per 1,000
$13,738.27
Medicare Per Capita
1796.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Union County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 30.2% | — | |
| Depression | 14.7% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | — | |
| COPD | 4.9% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 11.9% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.1% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.6% | — | |
| Disability | 26.0% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 26.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 16.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.81
Socioeconomic Status0.76
Household Composition & Disability0.61
Minority Status & Language0.93
Housing Type & Transportation0.77
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Union County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care One at Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth | 75 | |
| Mountainview Behavioral Hospital | Berkeley Heights | 44 | |
| Overlook Medical Center | Summit | 513 | |
| Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway | Rahway | 281 | |
| Summit Oaks Hospital | Summit | 126 | |
| Trinitas Regional Medical Center | Elizabeth | 384 |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.