Healthcare in Newton, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
21.2%
14.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.7%
0.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
2.6%
8.0pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
23.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.9%
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
13.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.7%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.4%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
10.1%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
5.1%
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
2.4 mi
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital | 2.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Bournewood Hospital | 3.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Arbour Human Resource Institute | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mclean Hospital Corporation | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Newton has an obesity rate of 21.2%, which is 14.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 2.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% 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.