Healthcare in Needham, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.3%
14.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
26.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.3%
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
12.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
29.6%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.9%
Mobility
8.6%
Cognitive
9.5%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.7%
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
2
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.4 mi
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 1.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Walden Behavioral Care, Llc | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Bournewood Hospital | 5.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Arbour Hospital | 6.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Needham has an obesity rate of 21.3%, which is 14.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 2.4% of adults lack health insurance. 83.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 2 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.5 out of 5.