Healthcare in Nahant, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

27.5%

8.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

2.7%

7.9pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

31.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.5%

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

12.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

27.6%

Lack of Support

18.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.8%

Mobility

12.0%

Cognitive

10.6%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.2%

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

6.9 mi

Melrosewakefield Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Melrosewakefield Healthcare	6.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Massachusetts General Hospital	7.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Massachusetts Eye And Ear Infirmary -	7.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
The Shriners' Hospital For Children - Boston	7.8 mi	Childrens	—	—
Tufts Medical Center	8.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Nahant has an obesity rate of 27.5%, which is 8.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 2.7% of adults lack health insurance. 85.0% 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.