Healthcare in Hingham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.0%
10.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.0%
0.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
8.2pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
26.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.5%
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
13.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.0%
Loneliness
29.2%
Lack of Support
18.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.3%
Mobility
9.0%
Cognitive
10.0%
Hearing
5.8%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.0%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton | 9.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Carney Hospital | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 11.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Boston Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Dr Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center | 11.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Hingham has an obesity rate of 26.0%, which is 10.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.0%, 0.5pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.