Healthcare in Agawam Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.2%
3.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp 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
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.7%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.2%
Loneliness
34.7%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.5 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 10.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 19.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Francis Hospital & Medical Center | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Agawam Town has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.