Healthcare in North Adams, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.8%
2.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
35.3%
Lack of Support
25.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
18.4%
Hearing
8.1%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
10.6%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwestern Vermont Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Berkshire Medical Center | 17.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
North Adams has an obesity rate of 33.8%, which is 2.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.