Healthcare in Chatham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
42.8%
Arthritis
39.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
11.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.8%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
9.8%
Hearing
9.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
27.4 mi
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 27.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 33.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 34.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 35.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 37.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Chatham has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 87.6% 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.