Healthcare in Boxford, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.0%
10.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.6%
4.3pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
23.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
3.4%
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
13.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.8%
Mobility
8.3%
Cognitive
10.2%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
5.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Pavilion | 9.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| North Shore Medical Center - | 11.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 14.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Boxford has an obesity rate of 26.0%, which is 10.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.