Healthcare in Northfield, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
24.8%
11.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
6.8pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
32.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
21.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.3%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baystate Franklin Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Memorial Hospital | 14.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Brattleboro Retreat | 14.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Athol Memorial Hospital | 15.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cheshire Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Northfield has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. 83.4% 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 3.8 out of 5.