Healthcare in Harwich Center, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
25.5%
10.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.2%
7.4pp 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
41.5%
Arthritis
38.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
15.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.5%
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
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
27.8 mi
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 27.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 28.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 30.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 30.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Harwich Center has an obesity rate of 25.5%, which is 10.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 3.2% of adults lack health insurance. 86.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.