Healthcare in Pittsfield, 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

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp 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

35.8%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.4%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

15.7%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.1 mi

Berkshire Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Berkshire Medical Center	1.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation	18.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Fairview Hospital	19.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York	26.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Columbia Memorial Hospital	29.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Pittsfield has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.