Healthcare in Fitchburg, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.6%

0.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.5%

3.0pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.6%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.1%

Arthritis

26.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.5%

Loneliness

37.0%

Lack of Support

27.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

14.1%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

5.8%

Self-Care

4.2%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.3 mi

Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals	6.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Heywood Hospital -	8.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Taravista Behavioral Health Center	11.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Nashoba Valley Medical Center	12.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Athol Memorial Hospital	18.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Fitchburg has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.5%, 3.0pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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.