Healthcare in Buzzards Bay, 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
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.3%
4.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
30.6%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
36.3%
Lack of Support
24.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.7%
Mobility
10.4%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.4 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 12.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Buzzards Bay has an obesity rate of 23.5%, which is 12.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 4.0 out of 5.