Healthcare in Framingham, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

26.3%

9.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.1%

1.6pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

24.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

16.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.1%

Loneliness

36.1%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

15.3%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

0.9 mi

Metrowest Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Metrowest Medical Center	0.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Umass Memorial Healthcare-Marlborough Hospital	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Newton-Wellesley Hospital	9.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc	9.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham	10.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Framingham has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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.