Healthcare in Amesbury Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.9%
6.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
7.0pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.1%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
6.2%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.2 mi
Anna Jaques Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Pavilion | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Exeter Hospital Inc | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Parkland Medical Center | 16.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Portsmouth Regional Hospital | 17.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Amesbury Town has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 3.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.8 out of 5.