Healthcare in Cheshire, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.9%

6.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.3%

0.8pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.5%

Arthritis

28.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.3%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.6 mi

Berkshire Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Berkshire Medical Center	9.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	9.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center	21.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	25.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Fairview Hospital	28.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Cheshire has an obesity rate of 29.9%, which is 6.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.3%, 0.8pp above the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.