Healthcare in Braintree Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.5%
12.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.0%
6.6pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
26.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.4%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
10.9%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
4.8 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | 4.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carney Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 8.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Arbour Hospital | 9.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Braintree Town has an obesity rate of 23.5%, which is 12.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 4.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.