Healthcare in Lexington, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
19.4%
16.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.9%
3.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.1%
8.5pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
24.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.9%
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
10.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.0%
Mobility
8.4%
Cognitive
8.1%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
1.9%
Independent Living
4.4%
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
4.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 4.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Winchester Hospital | 4.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 6.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 8.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
Lexington has an obesity rate of 19.4%, which is 16.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 2.1% of adults lack health insurance. 83.8% 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 4.3 out of 5.