Healthcare in Northwest Harwich, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
26.3%
9.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
3.5%
7.1pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
35.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
14.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
26.4 mi
Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Cod & Islands Community Mental Health Center | 26.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Nantucket Cottage Hospital | 27.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Falmouth Hospital | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Northwest Harwich has an obesity rate of 26.3%, which is 9.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 3.5% of adults lack health insurance. 85.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.