Healthcare in Belchertown, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.9%
12.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.3%
2.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.9%
6.7pp 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
33.4%
Arthritis
27.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
26.7%
Loneliness
34.2%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.5%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.8 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 12.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 23.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Belchertown has an obesity rate of 23.9%, which is 12.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 3.9% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.