Healthcare in Chicopee, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.7%
1.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
27.8%
4.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.9%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.3%
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
19.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.8%
Loneliness
37.3%
Lack of Support
28.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.1%
Mobility
16.7%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
7.5%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.1 mi
Mercy Medical Ctr
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Ctr | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital | 4.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Johnson Memorial Hospital | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital | 28.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Chicopee has an obesity rate of 34.7%, which is 1.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 80.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.