Healthcare in Barre, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
18.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
34.5%
Lack of Support
23.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.8%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Athol Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 10.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Heywood Hospital - | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hospital For Behavioral Medicine | 17.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Adcare Hospital Of Worcester Inc | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
Barre has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.