Healthcare in Nantucket, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
27.6%
8.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
32.6%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.2%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.6%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
4.7%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.4%
Independent Living
5.6%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Nantucket Cottage Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 1.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 27.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 34.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 39.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Nantucket has an obesity rate of 27.6%, which is 8.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.