Healthcare in Dover, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.3%
14.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.1%
8.5pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.1%
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
12.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
19.1%
Mobility
7.8%
Cognitive
8.8%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.3%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.2%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.1 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 4.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Norwood Hospital | 5.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 5.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Bournewood Hospital | 7.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Dover has an obesity rate of 21.3%, which is 14.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 2.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.6% 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 4.5 out of 5.