Healthcare in Norton Center, MA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
23.1%
13.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
26.4%
2.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
4.5%
7.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.1%
6.5pp 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
23.2%
Arthritis
13.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
4.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
22.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.4%
Loneliness
40.8%
Lack of Support
25.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.4%
Mobility
6.0%
Cognitive
17.2%
Hearing
3.4%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
1.7%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.8 mi
Brown University Health Morton Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University Health Morton Hospital | 5.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Taunton State Hospital | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Sturdy Memorial Hospital | 6.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Good Samaritan Medical Center | 10.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Norton Center has an obesity rate of 23.1%, which is 13.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.4%, 2.9pp above the national average. About 4.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.