Healthcare in Boston, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.4%
12.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
30.7%
Arthritis
17.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
39.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.8%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
4.5%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Massachusetts General Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Tufts Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston | 0.5 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Boston Medical Center | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Boston has an obesity rate of 23.4%, which is 12.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 3.7 out of 5.