Healthcare in Housatonic, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
29.4%
6.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.3%
7.3pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.0%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
20.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.0%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Fairview Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Hospital | 5.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Berkshire Medical Center | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | 20.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Sharon Hospital | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Charlotte Hungerford Hospital | 30.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Housatonic has an obesity rate of 29.4%, which is 6.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 82.9% 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.