




Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford, NJ Profile
Rutherford, NJ, population 18,110 , is located
in New Jersey's Bergen county,
about 7.0 miles from Jersey City and 7.1 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of Rutherford has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rutherford has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rutherford area were lower than New Jersey's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Jersey average.
Rutherford Statistics
Rutherford Gender Information
Males in Rutherford: 8,699 (48%)
Females in Rutherford: 9,411 (52%)
As % of Population in Rutherford
Race Diversity in Rutherford
White: 82%
African American: 3%
Asian: 11%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Rutherford
Age Diversity in Rutherford
Median Age in Rutherford: 38.8 (Males in Rutherford: 37.9, Females in Rutherford: 39.7)
Rutherford Males Under 20: 11%
Rutherford Females Under 20: 11%
Rutherford Males 20 to 40: 14%
Rutherford Females 20 to 40: 15%
Rutherford Males 40 to 60: 14%
Rutherford Females 40 to 60: 15%
Rutherford Males Over 60: 8%
Rutherford Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Rutherford
Rutherford Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Rutherford Median Household Income: $ 63,820
Rutherford Median Value of Homes: $ 217,600
Law Enforcement in Rutherford
Reported crimes in the Rutherford area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 28
Burglary: 48
Larceny-theft: 175
Motor vehicle theft: 35
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,422
Rutherford Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rutherford
Rutherford">East Rutherford 0.7 Miles
Carlstadt 1.3 Miles
Lyndhurst 1.4 Miles
Wood-Ridge 1.7 Miles
Wallington 1.9 Miles
Passaic 2.4 Miles
Hasbrouck Heights 2.6 Miles
Nutley 2.8 Miles
North Arlington 3.0 Miles
Belleville 3.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rutherford
(Population 100,000+)
Jersey City 7.0 Miles
Paterson 7.1 Miles
Newark 7.2 Miles
New York 9.4 Miles
Elizabeth 12.5 Miles
Yonkers 13.1 Miles
Stamford 33.6 Miles
Bridgeport 52.6 Miles
New Haven 69.9 Miles
Allentown 74.1 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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