Healthcare in Hanscom AFB, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.5%
11.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.0%
2.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
4.0%
7.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.7%
6.9pp 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
23.7%
Arthritis
12.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
3.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.0%
Loneliness
35.0%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
17.2%
Mobility
4.2%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
2.4%
Vision
2.2%
Self-Care
1.4%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | 5.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 6.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Winchester Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Hanscom AFB has an obesity rate of 24.5%, which is 11.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 3.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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 4.3 out of 5.