Healthcare in East Harwich, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.9%
10.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
7.3pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.0%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
29.1 mi
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 29.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 30.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 32.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
East Harwich has an obesity rate of 25.9%, which is 10.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% 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.