Healthcare in Melrose, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

23.8%

12.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

24.7%

1.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.8%

4.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

3.3%

7.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.3%

Arthritis

24.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

14.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.7%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

19.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.0%

Mobility

9.1%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

2.9%

Self-Care

2.3%

Independent Living

5.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

In city

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	In city	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Winchester Hospital	4.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Massachusetts General Hospital	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	6.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston	6.4 mi	Childrens	—	—

Melrose has an obesity rate of 23.8%, which is 12.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.7%, 1.2pp above the national average. About 3.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 3.3 out of 5.