Healthcare in Medford, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.2%
11.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
6.4pp 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
32.1%
Arthritis
21.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.2%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
36.1%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
9.2%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.7 mi
Winchester Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Hospital | 2.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mount Auburn Hospital | 3.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Melrosewakefield Healthcare | 3.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 4.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | 4.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Medford has an obesity rate of 24.2%, which is 11.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 4.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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 3.3 out of 5.