Healthcare in Essex, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.0%
9.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.4%
1.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
8.0pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.4%
Loneliness
27.7%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.7%
Mobility
9.8%
Cognitive
10.3%
Hearing
6.0%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore Medical Center - | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 13.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Pavilion | 17.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Essex has an obesity rate of 27.0%, which is 9.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.4%, 1.1pp below the national average. About 2.6% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.