Healthcare in Belmont, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.4%
14.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
8.2pp 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
36.2%
Arthritis
23.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.0%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.1%
Mobility
7.9%
Cognitive
9.3%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
In city
Mclean Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | In city | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Winchester Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 4.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Belmont has an obesity rate of 21.4%, which is 14.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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.