Healthcare in Arlington, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.7%
7.9pp 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
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.4%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.1%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Mclean Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 1.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Winchester Hospital | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 5.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Arlington has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 2.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 3.7 out of 5.