Healthcare in Amherst Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
18.5%
17.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.3%
4.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.2%
6.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp 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
21.6%
Arthritis
13.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.3%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.3%
Loneliness
43.5%
Lack of Support
26.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
17.1%
Hearing
4.0%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
7.6%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.6 mi
Holyoke Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holyoke Medical Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 12.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baystate Franklin Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Amherst Town has an obesity rate of 18.5%, which is 17.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.3%, 4.8pp above the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.