Healthcare in Abington, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.2%
6.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
6.5pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.0%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
6.1%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.8 mi
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | 10.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Norwood Hospital | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Carney Hospital | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Abington has an obesity rate of 29.2%, which is 6.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.