Healthcare in Deerfield, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.6%
10.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
6.2pp 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
32.5%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.9%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
34.6%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.1%
Mobility
9.9%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.4 mi
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Franklin Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 20.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 20.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Holyoke Medical Center | 23.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Deerfield has an obesity rate of 25.6%, which is 10.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 4.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.