Healthcare in Groton, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.5%
12.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.1%
7.5pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
14.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.9%
Mobility
9.5%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.0%
Self-Care
2.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.2 mi
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashoba Valley Medical Center | 3.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Taravista Behavioral Health Center | 6.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Joseph Hospital | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southern Nh Medical Center | 10.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lowell General Hospital | 11.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Groton has an obesity rate of 23.5%, which is 12.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 3.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% 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.