Healthcare in Franklin Town, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.0%
12.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.7%
Mobility
9.6%
Cognitive
12.5%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Landmark Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landmark Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Milford Regional Medical Center | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Norwood Hospital | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Metrowest Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Franklin Town has an obesity rate of 24.0%, which is 12.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.