Healthcare in Medfield, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
22.8%
13.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.8%
4.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.4%
8.2pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
26.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.9%
Mobility
8.5%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
4.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.5 mi
Norwood Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood Hospital | 5.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 7.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Milford Regional Medical Center | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Medfield has an obesity rate of 22.8%, which is 13.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 82.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.