Healthcare in Great Barrington, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

30.1%

6.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.5%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.7%

5.9pp 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

38.0%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.5%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

7.4%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

3.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Fairview Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Fairview Hospital	2.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Berkshire Medical Center	18.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Columbia Memorial Hospital	20.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Sharon Hospital	23.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital	27.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Great Barrington has an obesity rate of 30.1%, which is 6.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 82.7% 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 3.4 out of 5.