Healthcare in New Bedford, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.3%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.1%
0.5pp above 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
36.5%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.8%
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
22.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
36.8%
Lack of Support
28.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
8.1%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.0 mi
Southcoast Hospitals Group
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southcoast Hospitals Group | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dr John C Corrigan Mental Health Center | 10.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Saint Anne'S Hospital | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 16.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Falmouth Hospital | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
New Bedford has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 11.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.7 out of 5.