Healthcare in Bellingham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.3%
10.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.3%
0.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
6.5pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.8%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.3%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.8%
Mobility
10.8%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Milford Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Regional Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Landmark Medical Center | 6.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc | 13.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 14.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Metrowest Medical Center | 15.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Bellingham has an obesity rate of 25.3%, which is 10.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 2.3 out of 5.