Healthcare in Ipswich, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
28.0%
8.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.0%
2.9pp 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
36.3%
Arthritis
26.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.8%
Mobility
10.7%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
6.3%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.4%
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
7.6 mi
Northeast Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 7.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Anna Jaques Hospital | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore Medical Center - | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Whittier Pavilion | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Ipswich has an obesity rate of 28.0%, which is 8.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 3.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.