Healthcare in Athol, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.0%

near the national average

Depression Rate

29.2%

5.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.9%

4.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.2%

Arthritis

30.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

18.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

29.2%

Loneliness

35.9%

Lack of Support

25.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.6%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

18.1%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

9.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.9 mi

Athol Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Athol Memorial Hospital2.9 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Heywood Hospital -12.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Baystate Franklin Medical Center19.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Monadnock Community Hospital24.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals24.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Athol has an obesity rate of 36.0%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 29.2%, 5.7pp above the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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.