Healthcare in Lynn, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.9%
1.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
1.2pp above 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
34.0%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.1%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.9%
Loneliness
35.7%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.1%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
6.4%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 5.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| North Shore Medical Center - | 6.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Hospital Corporation | 8.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary - | 9.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lynn has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.9%, 1.6pp below the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 3.5 out of 5.