Healthcare in Lenox, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.4%
8.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
39.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
16.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.5%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
16.9%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
10.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Berkshire Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Medical Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Fairview Hospital | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Columbia Memorial Hospital | 25.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 31.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Lenox has an obesity rate of 27.4%, which is 8.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 86.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.