Healthcare in Cambridge, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.9%
14.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
5.9%
6.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
6.8pp 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
27.8%
Arthritis
15.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.9%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.5%
Loneliness
37.0%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.5%
Mobility
6.5%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
3.7%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
5.8%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Mount Auburn Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 2.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 2.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Cambridge has an obesity rate of 21.9%, which is 14.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 4.3 out of 5.