Healthcare in Palmer Town, MA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

28.6%

5.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.9%

Arthritis

31.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

28.6%

Loneliness

36.3%

Lack of Support

27.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.5%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

16.3%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Mercy Medical Ctr

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Medical Ctr	13.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Johnson Memorial Hospital	14.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Holyoke Medical Center	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Valley Springs Behavioral Health Hospital	17.3 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
St Vincent Hospital	26.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Palmer Town has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.6%, 5.1pp above the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.6% 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 2.3 out of 5.