Healthcare in Gloucester, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
30.2%
5.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp 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
38.6%
Arthritis
30.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore Medical Center - | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 16.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Pavilion | 22.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 22.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gloucester has an obesity rate of 30.2%, which is 5.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.8% 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.